How Many People Are Named Caliber?

Complete statistics for the name Caliber: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Caliber
Very Rare
English word name

Caliber is a very rare name, with only 262 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,260,041 Americans. It's also the name of a kid who was born in 2016 and hasn't aged a day since.

~262
Living in US
1 in 1,260,041
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A word name referring to quality, degree of excellence, or the diameter of a bullet or gun barrel.
🌐
Origin
English word name
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Bold Determined Confident Sharp
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and adaptability. People connected to this number tend to be curious, energetic, and drawn to change and new experiences.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

291
Worldwide Bearers
#1,951,561
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
10
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇮🇱 Israel
5
🇺🇸 United States
262
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇮🇹 Italy
1
🇯🇴 Jordan
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
245 (94%)
♀ Female
17 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
264
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 264 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Caliber Through the Generations

Caliber has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. With just 264 total births and 262 living people, it's clear why it's considered very rare. The peak year for births was 2016, with 31 babies named Caliber. This name is distinctly modern, with 100% of its bearers under 30, making it a true contemporary choice. The gap between all-time births and living people is significant, highlighting its recent introduction into popular culture. The age distribution shows a vibrant, youthful population, which aligns with its rising trend and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 6

✨ Similar Names to Caliber

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Caliber's English word name roots

📄 About the Name Caliber

How Many People Have the Name Caliber?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 262 people in the United States currently share the name Caliber. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,260,041 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Caliber a Common or Rare Name?

Caliber 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 Caliber Mean?

Caliber means "A word name referring to quality, degree of excellence, or the diameter of a bullet or gun barrel." and comes from English word name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Caliber in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Caliber Most Popular?

The name Caliber reached peak popularity in 2016, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Caliber?

Approximately 262 people named Caliber live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 264. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,260,041 Americans.

Is Caliber a rare name?

Caliber is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,260,041 Americans has this name.

What does the name Caliber mean?

Caliber means "A word name referring to quality, degree of excellence, or the diameter of a bullet or gun barrel." and comes from English word name origins.

Is Caliber more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Caliber are male and 6% are female.

When was Caliber most popular?

Caliber peaked in 2016 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US262
All-Time Births264
1 in X1 in 1,260,041
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2016
World Rank#1,951,561
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.