How Popular (or Rare) was Kaleb in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#462
1997 Rank
42
1997 Births
#290
Best Rank (2023)
155
Peak Year (2023)
2,724
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 7,487
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Kaleb Story

Kaleb is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #462 in 1997 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 155 births ranking #290. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 7,487 boys born was named Kaleb. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew variant spelling of Caleb  |  Meaning: dog; traditionally also associated with loyalty

Kaleb is a spelling variant of Caleb and shares the same Hebrew background. Like Caleb, it is often linked literally with "dog" and more symbolically with loyalty and faithfulness.

The name follows the same biblical line as Caleb, but the K spelling gives it a more modern appearance. It fits the broader trend of refreshing established names through spelling changes.

Did you know?Kaleb shows how a simple first-letter change can make an old biblical name feel newly chart-friendly.
Similar namesCaleb, Kaden, Kai, Kalel, Kane

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