How Many People Are Named Cale?
Complete statistics for the name Cale: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cale, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 41,529 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 7,946 people named Cale living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2008.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 8,244 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cale Through the Generations
Cale has seen its peak in recent times, with 409 births recorded in 2008. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it remains a modern choice with a significant portion of its bearers under 30. The average age of those named Cale is 28, indicating a younger demographic. As of now, there are 5,013 individuals under 30, 3,163 aged between 30 and 60, and only 68 over 60, showcasing how this name is predominantly associated with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cale's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cale
How Many People Have the Name Cale?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,845 people in the United States currently share the name Cale. That works out to roughly 1 in every 116,502 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cale a Common or Rare Name?
Cale is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cale Mean?
Cale means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cale in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Cale Most Popular?
The name Cale reached peak popularity in 2008, with 409 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cale?
Approximately 2,845 people named Cale live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,845. That works out to roughly 1 in 116,502 Americans.
Is Cale a rare name?
Cale is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 116,502 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cale mean?
Cale means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cale more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Cale are male and 1% are female.
When was Cale most popular?
Cale peaked in 2008 with 409 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.