Caleb is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5135 in 2005 with 25 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 60 births ranking #2718. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 47.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 73,908 girls born was named Caleb. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.