Will my child share the name Kale with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Kale per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kale in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kale becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kale is declining: down 2,221 places since 2017, to #5,670 in 2022. It peaked at #1,247 in 2013.

Is Kale a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kale 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 Kale a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Kale

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Kale is a distinctive choice, ranked #3959 in 2018. Your child is likely to be the only Kale in their class.

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UK Rank 2018

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About the Name Kale

Kale has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3422 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1247 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

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