Cale
Every Cale since 1917 — 8,291 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cale
Cale is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,722 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 8,291 American babies have been named Cale. Its peak came in 2008, when 409 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cale stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cale year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 47 | #2,722 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,227 |
| 2023 | — | — | 31 | #3,640 |
| 2022 | — | — | 44 | #2,879 |
| 2021 | — | — | 33 | #3,432 |
| 2020 | — | — | 41 | #2,891 |
| 2019 | — | — | 43 | #2,864 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,853 |
| 2017 | — | — | 58 | #2,278 |
| 2016 | — | — | 91 | #1,706 |
| 2015 | — | — | 140 | #1,279 |
| 2014 | — | — | 175 | #1,093 |
| 2013 | — | — | 180 | #1,054 |
| 2012 | — | — | 227 | #911 |
| 2011 | — | — | 259 | #833 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,493 | 339 | #691 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,101 | 366 | #669 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,615 | 395 | #624 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,451 | 323 | #714 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,276 | 288 | #741 |
| 2005 | — | — | 262 | #758 |
| 2004 | — | — | 233 | #779 |
| 2003 | — | — | 237 | #754 |
| 2002 | — | — | 232 | #746 |
| 2001 | — | — | 194 | #837 |
| 2000 | — | — | 191 | #839 |
| 1995 | — | — | 119 | #1,016 |
| 1990 | — | — | 125 | #922 |
| 1985 | — | — | 186 | #642 |
| 1980 | — | — | 100 | #894 |
| 1975 | — | — | 62 | #1,055 |
| 1970 | — | — | 75 | #922 |
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| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #3,948 |
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| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,646 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cale in 2025?
Cale ranked #2,722 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cale?
8,291 babies have been named Cale in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cale most popular?
Cale peaked in 2008, when 409 newborns received the name.
Is Cale a boy or girl name?
Cale is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cale rising or falling?
Cale is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.