How Many People Are Named Cayleb?

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

Cayleb
Very Rare
Hebrew

Cayleb is a very rare name, with only 1,014 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 325,566 Americans. It peaked in 2009 with 81 births and most Caylebs are under 30.

~1,014
Living in US
1 in 325,566
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dog or faithful, derived from the Hebrew name Caleb
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Loyal Determined Bold Faithful
3
Life Path Number

The life path number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a joyful, sociable personality. People connected to this number tend to be natural communicators who inspire others with their optimism and artistic energy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,041
Worldwide Bearers
#2,036,353
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,014
🇸🇬 Singapore
2
🇬🇧 England
1
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,014 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
986
Would be under 30 (96%)
40
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,026 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Cayleb Through the Generations

Cayleb has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. With just 1,014 living bearers in the US, it's clear why it feels so uncommon. The name saw a peak in 2009 with 81 births, but since then, it's been declining. This decline is notable given that the total births across all time is 1,026, indicating a short-lived popularity. The age distribution shows that 986 out of 1,014 are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. The fact that there are no Caylebs over 60 speaks to its recent introduction into American naming practices. Despite the small number of living bearers, the name remains popular among parents, as evidenced by its peak in 2009.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 71
California 53
Florida 29
New York 11
Ohio 10
Kentucky 5
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Cayleb

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cayleb's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Cayleb

How Many People Have the Name Cayleb?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,014 people in the United States currently share the name Cayleb. That works out to roughly 1 in every 325,566 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cayleb a Common or Rare Name?

Cayleb 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 Cayleb Mean?

Cayleb means "Dog or faithful, derived from the Hebrew name Caleb" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cayleb in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cayleb Most Popular?

The name Cayleb reached peak popularity in 2009, with 81 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 Cayleb?

Approximately 1,014 people named Cayleb live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,026. That works out to roughly 1 in 325,566 Americans.

Is Cayleb a rare name?

Cayleb is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 325,566 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cayleb mean?

Cayleb means "Dog or faithful, derived from the Hebrew name Caleb" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Cayleb more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cayleb are male and 0% are female.

When was Cayleb most popular?

Cayleb peaked in 2009 with 81 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.

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 US1,014
All-Time Births1,026
1 in X1 in 325,566
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2009
World Rank#2,036,353
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.