Caleb sits comfortably in the UK charts at #75 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Origin & Meaning
Hebrew — Faithful, devotion to God
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UK Rank 2024
#75
US Rank #49
About the Name Caleb
Caleb is holding steady in the rankings at #75. It reached its peak of #72 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 15 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
The name carries Hebrew roots, where it means "Faithful, devotion to God". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Caleb is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #49, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Caleb
Unlikely. With around 713 UK babies named Caleb per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Caleb in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Caleb has held a stable position around #75 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #72 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Caleb has Hebrew origins and means "Faithful, devotion to God". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Caleb include: Caleb Mutfwang — Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is the current governor of Plateau State since 2023.; Caleb Yirenkyi — Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Danish Superliga club Nordsjælland and the Ghana national team.; Caleb Finn — Caleb Finn is an Australian entertainer and social media influencer known for his avant-garde, dress-ups, and short horror stories..
Caleb ranks #49 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
713
UK babies named Caleb (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.4
In a school of 600
↑ 10 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Caleb
Likely around 1 other Caleb in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is the current governor of Plateau State since 2023. He is a former Chairman of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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