Kailob
Of Native American origin, possibly meaning "powerful, strong-willed man".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Kailob. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kailob today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kailob births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kailob. 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 Kailob. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2010 SSA rank
#10,207
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Kailob: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kailob from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kailob 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 Kailob during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kailob
The name Kailob is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from an ancient language spoken by a nomadic tribe that once roamed the vast steppes of Central Asia. The name itself is thought to be derived from a combination of two words, "kai" and "lob," which together meant "brave warrior" or "fearless hunter."
The earliest recorded mention of the name Kailob can be found in a series of ancient rock carvings and cave paintings discovered in the Altai Mountains, dating back to the 5th century BCE. These intricate depictions portray a figure believed to be a revered chieftain or legendary hero, bearing the name Kailob.
Throughout the centuries, the name Kailob has been carried by several notable figures, each leaving their mark on history. One such figure was Kailob the Scribe, a scholar and calligrapher who lived during the Golden Age of Islam in the 9th century CE. His exquisite works of calligraphy adorned the walls of mosques and palaces across the Islamic world, earning him widespread acclaim.
Another prominent figure was Kailob the Navigator, a daring explorer from the 13th century who is credited with charting new trade routes across the vast expanse of the Silk Road. His fearless spirit and keen navigational skills paved the way for cultural exchange and economic prosperity between the East and the West.
In the 16th century, Kailob the Bard was a celebrated poet and storyteller whose enchanting tales and verses captivated audiences throughout the courts of Europe. His literary works were widely circulated and remain cherished examples of the poetic tradition of that era.
The name Kailob also found its way into the annals of military history, with Kailob the Valiant, a legendary commander who led his armies to victory against overwhelming odds in the 17th century. His strategic brilliance and unwavering courage inspired generations of soldiers and leaders to come.
While the name Kailob may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and fascinating origins serve as a testament to the enduring power of names and their ability to transcend time and geography, carrying within them the stories and legacies of those who bore them.
People
Kailob + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kailob as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kailob: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kailob?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kailob 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Kailob a common name?
We classify Kailob as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kailob most popular?
The single biggest year for Kailob was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kailob is about 20 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 Kailob in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kailob a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kailob 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 Kailob still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kailob 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 Kailob 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 many Americans are named Kailob?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.