Boys name · Iowa
Caleb in Iowa
Caleb was the 100th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 37 babies named Caleb that year. Since 1974, Iowa families have named 4,310 babies Caleb.
Popularity over time
Caleb in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 8 | 226th |
| 1981 | 38 | 95th |
| 1989 | 65 | 68th |
| 1996 | 146 | 24th |
| 2003 | 153 | 22nd |
| 2010 | 121 | 21st |
| 2018 | 43 | 88th |
| 2025 | 37 | 100th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 226th in 1974 to 100th in 2025.
The most babies named Caleb in Iowa in a single year was 189, in 2002. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 2002.
Across the country, Caleb reached its best rank of 4th in Oklahoma (2002). See Caleb in every state →
How popular is Caleb in Iowa?
Caleb was the 100th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 37 babies named Caleb that year. Since 1974, Iowa families have named 4,310 babies Caleb.
How many babies are named Caleb in Iowa?
In 2025, 37 babies were named Caleb in Iowa. The most babies named Caleb in Iowa in a single year was 189, in 2002.
What is the rank of Caleb in Iowa?
Caleb ranked 100th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 2002.
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.