Cal is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #747 in 2022 with 343 recorded births. This places Cal in the top 5% 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 206.3%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 5,086 boys born was named Cal. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.