Caleb is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #51 in 2021 with 5,961 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 11,665 births ranking #35. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.0%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 293 boys born was named Caleb. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Caleb is a Hebrew biblical name traditionally linked with the word for "dog". In name writing, it is also often understood more symbolically through qualities such as loyalty and devotion.
In the Bible, Caleb is remembered as a faithful companion of Joshua. That steady, positive story has helped keep the name in regular use across many generations.