Micaleb
A male name of uncertain meaning, potentially a variant of Micah.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Micaleb. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Micaleb today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Micaleb births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Micaleb. 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 Micaleb. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,573
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Micaleb: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Micaleb 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 Micaleb during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Micaleb
The name Micaleb is a modern variation of the Biblical name Micah, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The origin of the name Micah can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts, where it was derived from the Hebrew word "mi chayyah," meaning "who is like Yahweh?" This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals as a rhetorical question, emphasizing the greatness and uniqueness of God.
Micah was a prominent prophet in the Old Testament, and his name is mentioned in the Book of Micah, which is part of the Twelve Minor Prophets. The Book of Micah dates back to the 8th century BC, making it one of the earliest recorded instances of the name's usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Micaleb or its variations. One of the earliest known figures was Micah, the prophet mentioned in the Bible, who lived during the reigns of Kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, around 750-700 BC.
Another significant figure was Micah ben Imlah, a prophet who lived during the reign of King Ahab of Israel in the 9th century BC. He is mentioned in the Books of Kings and Chronicles in the Bible.
During the Renaissance period, Micah Wilkinson (1528-1604) was an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Chester.
In the 19th century, Micah J. Jenkins (1835-1864) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his service in the Army of Northern Virginia.
More recently, Micah Parsons (born 1999) is a professional American football player who currently plays as a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League.
While the name Micaleb is not as common as its original form, Micah, it is a unique variation that carries the same rich historical and cultural significance rooted in the Hebrew language and Biblical texts.
People
Micaleb + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Micaleb as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Micaleb: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Micaleb?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Micaleb 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 Micaleb a common name?
We classify Micaleb 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 Micaleb most popular?
The single biggest year for Micaleb was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Micaleb is about 26 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 Micaleb in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Micaleb a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Micaleb 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 Micaleb still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Micaleb 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 Micaleb 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 Micaleb?
Want to know how many Americans are named Micaleb? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.