Boys name · Kentucky
Caleb in Kentucky
Caleb was the 82nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 59 babies named Caleb that year. Since 1917, Kentucky families have named 5,777 babies Caleb.
Popularity over time
Caleb in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 | 362nd |
| 1979 | 7 | 332nd |
| 1986 | 35 | 110th |
| 1994 | 122 | 50th |
| 2002 | 282 | 18th |
| 2010 | 197 | 17th |
| 2017 | 101 | 56th |
| 2025 | 59 | 82nd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 362nd in 1917 to 82nd in 2025.
The most babies named Caleb in Kentucky in a single year was 282, in 2002. Its best showing was 14th among boys names in 2005.
Across the country, Caleb reached its best rank of 4th in Oklahoma (2002). See Caleb in every state →
How popular is Caleb in Kentucky?
Caleb was the 82nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 59 babies named Caleb that year. Since 1917, Kentucky families have named 5,777 babies Caleb.
How many babies are named Caleb in Kentucky?
In 2025, 59 babies were named Caleb in Kentucky. The most babies named Caleb in Kentucky in a single year was 282, in 2002.
What is the rank of Caleb in Kentucky?
Caleb ranked 82nd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 14th among boys names in 2005.
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.