Boys name · California
Caleb in California
Caleb was the 50th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 678 babies named Caleb that year. Since 1958, California families have named 27,004 babies Caleb.
Popularity over time
Caleb in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | 981st |
| 1971 | 17 | 636th |
| 1980 | 109 | 262nd |
| 1989 | 213 | 216th |
| 1998 | 503 | 113th |
| 2007 | 872 | 69th |
| 2016 | 876 | 56th |
| 2025 | 678 | 50th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 981st in 1958 to 50th in 2025.
The most babies named Caleb in California in a single year was 1,049, in 2014. Its best showing was 44th among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Caleb reached its best rank of 4th in Oklahoma (2002). See Caleb in every state →
How popular is Caleb in California?
Caleb was the 50th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 678 babies named Caleb that year. Since 1958, California families have named 27,004 babies Caleb.
How many babies are named Caleb in California?
In 2025, 678 babies were named Caleb in California. The most babies named Caleb in California in a single year was 1,049, in 2014.
What is the rank of Caleb in California?
Caleb ranked 50th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 44th among boys names in 2013.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.