Kaled
Every Kaled since 1975 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaled
Kaled is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,308 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 347 American babies have been named Kaled. Its peak came in 2023, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kaled stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaled year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,308 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,337 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,279 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,420 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,446 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,257 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,054 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,884 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,497 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,204 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,871 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,591 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,536 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,822 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,556 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,610 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,427 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,455 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,860 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,146 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,423 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,270 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,230 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,036 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,704 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,797 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,893 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaled in 2025?
Kaled ranked #5,308 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaled?
347 babies have been named Kaled in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaled most popular?
Kaled peaked in 2023, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Kaled a boy or girl name?
Kaled is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaled rising or falling?
Kaled is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.