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Boys Named Caleb
This chart illustrates how many Boys were named Caleb in the U.S. since 1880.
Records indicate that at least 168,941 boys have been named Caleb since 1880 in the United States.
So ... how do we know this stuff? Baby Names Hub identifies trends by analyzing vast amounts of data made available by the U.S. government and other public sources. This data, including social security statistics, provides detailed information on baby name popularity and trends in the United States.
User Comments about the name Caleb
Comment left May 30, 2008: "My first born is named Caleb and I love it. I had no idea it was in the bible until I told the delivery nurse his name and she said "of from the bible, the guy with Joshua" Sure I said, I looked into after that so I knew the story. I am offended by the guy that called it the worst name ever, that's kind of harsh." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left May 29, 2008: "My son was born oct 21 2000 and i named him caleb seth.. not because that was the name i had picked for him but because it came out when asked his name.. it was originally suppose to be jacob seth.. but it was changed at the last moment.. i wouldn't change a thing and its becoming more popular but its still so beautiful!!!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left May 20, 2008: "this name gopes good with Cale!!
awesome twin boy names if anybody is having trouble!
cale and caleb<3" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left May 19, 2008: "Actually a simple look at a Hebrew/English dictionary requires more knowledge than just looking up words. It's helpful to know that there were no vowels in Hebrew so any difference between the two words in ancient Hebrew is only assumed." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left May 08, 2008: "thi is a wonderful and everybody that have that name is one of akind.caleb all-day." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left May 07, 2008: "I named my 2nd son Caleb and my first is Joshua for a specific reason. I am a religious person. Joshua and Caleb were the only ones of that generation to be let into the promised land because they were the only ones who brought back good news to Moses. I love the name both because of the connection and also because it is different." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Apr 20, 2008: "I would name my daughter Caleb if I had one.. It is a beautiful name... means whole hearted... and is fairly gender neutral.
I don't associate it with the old testament and am not religious but it is a strong, clear, beautiful name." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Mar 20, 2008: "My 12 year old son's name is Caleb. Upon telling other people his name when he was little the reaction was...huh? Even people at church acted as if they had never heard the name. He is the only Caleb in his grade at school, but I am hearing the name all the time on little kids. Obviously I love the name, because I gave it to my first born!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Feb 21, 2008: "Many name books / websites incorrectly list the meaning of CALEB as "Dog". However, a simple look in a Hebrew / English dctionary one will see that "dog" in Hebrew is CELEB, not CALEB. **Note** the first vowel is different.
CALEB is actually a compound word in Hebrew - something that is quite common in ancient Hebrew. Col (Cuf + Lamed) = all or whole. Lev (Lamed + Vet) = heart. Therefore, CALEB (or COLEV as pronounced in Hebrew) actually means "whole hearted"." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 21, 2008: "My wife and I named our first son Caleb, for the simple fact that neither one of ever new anybody named Caleb. In addition we always liked old testament names. My wife and I are not religious, but are amazed at how many people do not recognize that Caleb was an old testament refrence." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 21, 2008: "I went out to a kid's pizza place today. There were three kids between 2-5 all answering to the name 'Caleb'. Worst. Name. Ever. And unfortunately, extremely popular." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 19, 2008: "i named my son kaleb david. he was born 12/11/07.. i too hope it stays a rare name" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 17, 2008: "People often try to spell it with a "K" ie: Kaleb. The do prodounce it correctly. I am 26 and have only met 5 people in my life with my name. I say that is rare." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 04, 2008: "our son Caleb was born sept 21st and we have had many people tell us that they love the name and that they haven't heard it alot. We love it and hope it will stay a rare name." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jan 01, 2008: "We named our son Caleb in April 2004. At the time, both sets of parents had never heard of it. Now, it's getting more popular but it's still rare to find someone named it." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Dec 21, 2007: "My boyfriend's name is Caleb and he is so sweet! I adore his name!" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Oct 29, 2007: "Can you please help I want to get the true meaning of Caleb, a pastor is insisting it means dog. But the Hebrew says that it is an expression meaning devotion. - www.baby namer.com
Can you provide some cold facts for me. To relay.
Thanks
Anne Simpson
anne1_11@hotmail.com" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Oct 04, 2007: "My son is named Caleb. I read the story in the bible back when I was 16. My son is 13 and fits the description of his name of bold and strong. He loves his name because there are not many people with th esame name as his." (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Aug 30, 2007: "Meaning Bold and Faithful
Was bibically the first to step foot into the promised land, was a son of Moses" (Report as inappropriate)
Comment left Jul 13, 2007: "I really like this name, I like Jett Caleb or Seth Caleb or Caleb Daniel or Caleb Grant" (Report as inappropriate)
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