Will my child share the name Cale with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Cale per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cale in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cale becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cale has been fairly steady, ranked #4,749 in 2018 against #4,805 in 2012. Its best recorded position was #1,132 in 2003.

Is Cale a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cale is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cale a popular baby name in the United States?

Cale does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cale

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Cale is a distinctive choice, ranked #4749 in 2018. Your child is likely to be the only Cale in their class.

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UK Rank 2018

#4749

About the Name Cale

Cale is steadily gaining in popularity, up 56 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #1132 in 2003, and it currently sits at #4749. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Cale is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cale in their class.