Cal is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #878 in 2021 with 263 recorded births. This places Cal in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 554 births ranking #543. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 134.8%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 6,647 boys born was named Cal. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.