Boys name · Illinois
Caleb in Illinois
Caleb was the 55th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 176 babies named Caleb that year. Since 1971, Illinois families have named 11,219 babies Caleb.
Popularity over time
Caleb in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 | 699th |
| 1979 | 27 | 338th |
| 1986 | 82 | 147th |
| 1994 | 242 | 73rd |
| 2002 | 400 | 43rd |
| 2010 | 350 | 45th |
| 2017 | 253 | 54th |
| 2025 | 176 | 55th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 699th in 1971 to 55th in 2025.
The most babies named Caleb in Illinois in a single year was 400, in 2002. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 2011.
Across the country, Caleb reached its best rank of 4th in Oklahoma (2002). See Caleb in every state →
How popular is Caleb in Illinois?
Caleb was the 55th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 176 babies named Caleb that year. Since 1971, Illinois families have named 11,219 babies Caleb.
How many babies are named Caleb in Illinois?
In 2025, 176 babies were named Caleb in Illinois. The most babies named Caleb in Illinois in a single year was 400, in 2002.
What is the rank of Caleb in Illinois?
Caleb ranked 55th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 36th among boys names in 2011.
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.