Cale Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Cale means 'faithful' or 'whole-hearted'.
Meaning of the Name Cale
Cale is a modern name derived from the Old Testament Hebrew name Caleb, which means 'faithful' or 'whole-hearted'. It can also be seen as a short form of the name Caleb. Cale can be a unisex name, but it is more commonly used as a masculine name. The name Caleb has biblical origins and is most famously known as the name of one of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan. He was noted for his faith and loyalty.
Popularity of the Name Cale
The popularity for the name Cale peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 395 births, which ranked number 1,373 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Cale had the most female births in 2006 with 34, which ranked number 4,263 out of 20,061 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 395, which ranked number 624 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cale has declined sharply over the last ten years from 227 births to 44 births, a decline of -80.62%. Among males, Cale has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 227 births to 44 births, a decline of -80.62%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cale
- 20 Year Trend of Cale: -81.03%
- 10 Year Trend of Cale: -80.62%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cale: -80.62%
Popularity of Cale by State
For males, Cale was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CO, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cale. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cale
- Total Births of Cale: 37 (-15.13%)
- Male Births of Cale: 37 (-15.13%)
Given the downward trend of Cale over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -15.13% decrease in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. Male births for Cale have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 37 male births in 2024, a decrease of -15.13%.