Keileb
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Keileb. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keileb today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keileb births was 2011 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keileb. 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 Keileb. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2011
7 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,103
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Keileb: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keileb 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 Keileb 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keileb
The given name Keileb has its origins rooted in Hebrew, tracing back to ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is a masculine name that is believed to be a variant or alternative spelling of the biblical name Caleb, meaning "wholehearted" or "faithful."
In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land of Canaan. He and Joshua were the only two who brought back a positive report, encouraging the Israelites to proceed with the conquest despite the formidable obstacles they would face. Caleb's unwavering faith and loyalty were rewarded, and he was granted the land of Hebron as an inheritance.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Keileb can be traced back to the 16th century, with various spellings such as Keyleb, Keylibe, and Keilibe appearing in historical records and documents from that era. It is likely that the name evolved through different pronunciations and regional variations, eventually leading to the modern spelling of Keileb.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Keileb. One of the earliest recorded instances is Keileb al-Qudsi, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings on the principles of Sharia law.
In the 18th century, Keileb Svenzson was a Swedish explorer and navigator who embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic regions. His detailed accounts and maps of the northern territories contributed significantly to the understanding of the Arctic geography and its indigenous peoples.
During the American Revolutionary War, Keileb Whitmore served as a captain in the Continental Army. He fought valiantly in several key battles, including the Battle of Monmouth, and his bravery and leadership earned him recognition among his fellow soldiers.
In the late 19th century, Keileb Nystein was a Norwegian artist renowned for his landscape paintings, which captured the breathtaking beauty of the Scandinavian fjords and mountainous regions. His works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and masterful depiction of light and atmosphere.
More recently, Keileb Katzman was a notable American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1921 to 2010. He founded a successful real estate company and was actively involved in various charitable organizations, supporting causes related to education and healthcare.
People
Keileb + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keileb 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
Keileb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keileb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keileb 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Keileb a common name?
We classify Keileb as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keileb most popular?
The single biggest year for Keileb was 2011, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keileb is about 14 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 Keileb in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keileb a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keileb 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 Keileb still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keileb 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 Keileb 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 Keileb?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.