Calyb
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 64 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 64 babies have been named Calyb in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Calyb is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Calyb is a boy's baby name, a phonetic spelling variant of Caleb, of Hebrew origin meaning 'faithful, devoted' or more literally 'dog' — an animal symbolizing loyalty in ancient Hebrew culture. In the Bible, Caleb was one of only two Israelites to enter the Promised Land after the Exodus, renowned for his unfailing faithfulness.
Caleb has been one of the most consistently popular boys' names in America for decades. Calyb is an unusual respelling that gives this biblical classic a visually distinctive form while preserving its strong, two-syllable sound.
EtymologyShow more
Calyb first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1998. First appearing in the 1990s, Calyb 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
Calyb has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 48 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 10 | — |
The Story of Calyb
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Calyb is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Calyb are most likely born between 1998 and 2010.
How rare is Calyb?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Calyb is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2000s with 48 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Calyb by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1998–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | #10971 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8401 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11273 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12649 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7513 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7196 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8250 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10120 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9828 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2010