Kaleel
Every Kaleel since 1992 — 555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaleel
Kaleel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,637 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 555 American babies have been named Kaleel. Its peak came in 1997, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kaleel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaleel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,637 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,395 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,347 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,503 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,355 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,819 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,887 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,144 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,492 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,274 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,078 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,147 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,448 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,149 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,789 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,941 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,840 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,472 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,722 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,480 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,435 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,892 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,412 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,975 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,909 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,586 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,592 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaleel in 2025?
Kaleel ranked #6,637 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaleel?
555 babies have been named Kaleel in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaleel most popular?
Kaleel peaked in 1997, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Kaleel a boy or girl name?
Kaleel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaleel rising or falling?
Kaleel has been roughly stable over the past decade.