Caeleb
Form of "Caleb", a masculine Hebrew name meaning "devotion to God".
Name Census estimates that about 457 living Americans carry the first name Caeleb. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caeleb today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caeleb births was 1998 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caeleb. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
457
~ 1 in 750,009 Americans
Peak year
1998
32 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,121
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Caeleb: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caeleb from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 249 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caeleb by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caeleb during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caelebs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Caeleb
The given name Caeleb is a relatively modern name with no clear historical roots or established etymology. It is believed to be a creative spelling variation of the more common name Caleb, which has Hebrew origins.
Caleb is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew word "kelev," meaning "dog" or "faithful companion." In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He and Joshua were the only two who brought back a positive report, demonstrating their faith in God's promises.
While the name Caleb has a rich history dating back to ancient times, the spelling Caeleb is a more recent invention. It likely emerged as a unique and stylized variation, possibly inspired by the Latin prefix "cael" meaning "heavenly" or "celestial."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Caeleb are relatively scarce, with no notable historical figures bearing this particular spelling. However, a few notable individuals named Caleb throughout history include:
1. Caleb, one of the twelve spies in the Book of Numbers (c. 1400 BCE).
2. Caleb Cushing, an American diplomat and Attorney General (1800-1879).
3. Caleb Bradham, the inventor of the soft drink Pepsi-Cola (1867-1934).
4. Caleb Carr, an American novelist and military historian (born 1955).
5. Caleb Plant, an American professional boxer (born 1992).
While the name Caeleb may not have a long and storied history, it carries a unique flair and potential for symbolism, blending the faithful and celestial connotations of its Hebrew and Latin roots. As a modern name choice, it offers parents an opportunity to infuse their child's name with a sense of individuality and creative expression.
People
Caeleb + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caeleb as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caeleb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caeleb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 457 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caeleb going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 750,009 US residents.
Is Caeleb a common name?
We classify Caeleb as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 463 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caeleb most popular?
The single biggest year for Caeleb was 1998, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caeleb is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caeleb a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caeleb in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.