Cayleb
Every Cayleb since 1989 — 1,036 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cayleb
Cayleb is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,373 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,036 American babies have been named Cayleb. Its peak came in 2009, when 81 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 Cayleb stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cayleb year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,373 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,345 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,700 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,671 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,601 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,446 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,193 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,009 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,599 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,171 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,871 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,897 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,285 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,074 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,022 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,123 |
| 2009 | 81 | #1,829 |
| 2008 | 71 | #1,986 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,568 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,587 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,631 |
| 2004 | 48 | #2,351 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,936 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,275 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,334 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,613 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,556 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cayleb in 2025?
Cayleb ranked #8,373 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cayleb?
1,036 babies have been named Cayleb in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cayleb most popular?
Cayleb peaked in 2009, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Cayleb a boy or girl name?
Cayleb is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cayleb rising or falling?
Cayleb is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.