Calib
Every Calib since 1983 — 515 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calib
Calib is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1983, 515 American babies have been named Calib. Its peak came in 2002, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Calib stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calib year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,005 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,272 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2016 | 6 | #10,958 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,728 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,933 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5,974 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,257 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,706 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,383 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,451 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,563 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,611 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,558 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,073 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,748 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,996 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,029 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,628 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,653 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,444 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,496 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,756 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calib in 2025?
Calib did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Calib?
515 babies have been named Calib in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calib most popular?
Calib peaked in 2002, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Calib a boy or girl name?
Calib is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calib rising or falling?
Calib is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.