Calebjames
A combination of two masculine Hebrew names meaning "a whole-hearted man of faith".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Calebjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Calebjames today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Calebjames births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Calebjames. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Calebjames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,369
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Calebjames: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Calebjames 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 Calebjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Calebjames
The name Calebjames is an interesting combination of two distinct given names, each with its own rich history and cultural significance.
The first part, Caleb, is a Hebrew name derived from the Biblical figure Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. The name is believed to mean "faithful" or "whole-hearted" in Hebrew, reflecting Caleb's unwavering loyalty and trust in God. Caleb is mentioned numerous times in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Numbers and the Book of Joshua, where he is praised for his courage and faith.
The second part, James, is an English form of the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It has its roots in the biblical patriarch Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name James gained widespread popularity in the Christian world due to its association with James the Great, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the combined name Calebjames can be traced back to the 17th century in England, where it was used as a given name for both males and females. Notable historical figures with this name include Calebjames Millington (1641-1702), an English philosopher and mathematician, and Calebjames Williamson (1776-1844), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
In the 19th century, Calebjames Loveday (1812-1892) was a British architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall. During the same period, Calebjames Treadgold (1831-1906) was a prominent English cricketer who played for the Marylebone Cricket Club and represented England in several international matches.
In more recent times, Calebjames Brookes (1928-2007) was an Australian artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings, and Calebjames Thompson (1947-2021) was a respected American author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics related to spirituality and personal growth.
While the combined name Calebjames may not be as common as its individual components, it carries a unique blend of cultural and religious significance, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the English language and naming traditions over centuries.
People
Calebjames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Calebjames 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
Calebjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Calebjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Calebjames 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Calebjames a common name?
We classify Calebjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Calebjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Calebjames was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Calebjames is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Calebjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Calebjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Calebjames 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.
Is Calebjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Calebjames in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Calebjames can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Calebjames?
See how many Americans are named Calebjames on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.