Calib
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 515 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Calib has 515 recorded U.S. births across 37+ years, peaking at 30 in 2002. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
Calib is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Calib is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew Kalev meaning 'faithful' or 'whole-hearted,' or possibly 'dog' — in Hebrew culture, dogs symbolized faithfulness and loyalty. Caleb was one of the twelve Israelite spies sent to scout Canaan, the only one (alongside Joshua) to give an encouraging report.
Calib's spelling gives the beloved biblical name a compressed, contemporary written form. Caleb has been consistently popular in America for decades, and Calib offers the same faithful, whole-hearted meaning in a slightly more streamlined package.
EtymologyShow more
Calib first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1983. First appearing in the 1980s, Calib emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Calib has 35+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #12341 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 100 | #8619 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 229 | #4031 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 153 | #4372 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 28 | #5671 | — |
The Story of Calib
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Calib is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Calib are most likely born between 1992 and 2012.
How rare is Calib?
With 515 total births on record, Calib remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 229 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Calib by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Calib per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(35 years, 1983–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #12341 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11000 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8269 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10993 |
| 2016 | 6 | #10957 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9727 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10932 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5974 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8255 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5704 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4383 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4450 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4562 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3610 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5558 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4073 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3748 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3996 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3029 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3628 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2020