Kalob

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,671 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

When Kalob hit its peak of 123 births in 2000, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.

Today, Kalob reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.

Kalob is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Kalob is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a creative spelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew kalev meaning 'faithful' or 'whole-hearted.' In the Bible, Caleb was one of two spies who gave a positive report about the Promised Land. The K-spelling appeared as a modern American variant.

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Kalob is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Kalob creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

1,671

Total births

Since 1977

2000

Peak year

123 births

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Popularity Over Time

Kalob has 42+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.

First appeared: 1977Peak: 2000 (123 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kalob
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	18	#11532	▼
2010s	238	#6127	▼
2000s	818	#1717	▲
1990s	501	#1851	▲
1980s	91	#4763	▲
1970s	5	#6336	—

The Story of Kalob

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2000, Kalob is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kalob are most likely born between 1990 and 2010.

How rare is Kalob?

With 1,671 total births on record, Kalob remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1977, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 818 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Kalob by the numbers

Would fill 35 school buses
Meeting one Kalob per day would take 4.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(42 years, 1977–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kalob
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	7	#10228	+2 (40.0%)
2021	5	#13080	-1 (-16.7%)
2020	6	#11289	+1 (20.0%)
2019	5	#13120	-2 (-28.6%)
2018	7	#10196	0
2017	7	#10226	-11 (-61.1%)
2016	18	#5225	+5 (38.5%)
2015	13	#6516	-8 (-38.1%)
2014	21	#4622	-15 (-41.7%)
2013	36	#3095	-8 (-18.2%)
2012	44	#2739	-1 (-2.2%)
2011	45	#2685	+3 (7.1%)
2010	42	#2850	-20 (-32.3%)
2009	62	#2176	-1 (-1.6%)
2008	63	#2152	-2 (-3.1%)
2007	65	#2100	+4 (6.6%)
2006	61	#2137	-19 (-23.8%)
2005	80	#1681	-3 (-3.6%)
2004	83	#1586	-4 (-4.6%)
2003	87	#1492	-6 (-6.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalob a boy's or girl's name?

Kalob is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kalob most popular?

Kalob reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 123 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kalob?

Kalob is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,671 babies in the U.S. since 1977. Its peak was in 2000.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2023