Caleb name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Caleb
Story and style
Caleb is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Caleb is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank30th in 2009
Listed years14/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length5 letters
More about Caleb
Background notes
What style of name is Caleb?
Caleb feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Callum, Cameron, Carter and Jasper: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Caleb ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Caleb is a familiar name for boys that was more common earlier in the years we cover. Its best recorded rank was 30th in 2009.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | 87th |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | 79th |
| 2019 | 81st |
| 2018 | 96th |
| 2017 | 92nd |
| 2016 | 66th |
| 2015 | 61st |
| 2014 | 76th |
| 2013 | 87th |
| 2012 | 62nd |
| 2011 | 60th |
| 2010 | 67th |
| 2009 | 30th |
| 2008 | 48th |