Kalel
Every Kalel since 1996 — 4,415 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalel
Kalel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,161 in 2025 with 180 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 4,415 American babies have been named Kalel. Its peak came in 2014, when 257 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kalel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 180 | #1,161 |
| 2024 | — | — | 190 | #1,124 |
| 2023 | — | — | 197 | #1,091 |
| 2022 | — | — | 222 | #1,004 |
| 2021 | — | — | 227 | #978 |
| 2020 | — | — | 216 | #987 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,098 | 233 | #936 |
| 2018 | — | — | 211 | #983 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,091 | 245 | #878 |
| 2016 | — | — | 247 | #887 |
| 2015 | — | — | 243 | #896 |
| 2014 | — | — | 257 | #860 |
| 2013 | — | — | 208 | #964 |
| 2012 | — | — | 153 | #1,184 |
| 2011 | — | — | 171 | #1,089 |
| 2010 | — | — | 174 | #1,103 |
| 2009 | — | — | 203 | #980 |
| 2008 | — | — | 181 | #1,052 |
| 2007 | — | — | 178 | #1,056 |
| 2006 | — | — | 161 | #1,095 |
| 2005 | — | — | 70 | #1,848 |
| 2004 | — | — | 53 | #2,202 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42 | #2,489 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34 | #2,791 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26 | #3,368 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,587 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalel in 2025?
Kalel ranked #1,161 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 180 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalel?
4,415 babies have been named Kalel in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalel most popular?
Kalel peaked in 2014, when 257 newborns received the name.
Is Kalel a boy or girl name?
Kalel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalel rising or falling?
Kalel has been roughly stable over the past decade.