Kaleo
Every Kaleo since 1971 — 2,257 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaleo
Kaleo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #898 in 2025 with 265 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,257 American babies have been named Kaleo. Its peak came in 2025, when 270 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kaleo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaleo 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 | 5 | #16,043 | 265 | #898 |
| 2024 | — | — | 196 | #1,101 |
| 2023 | — | — | 140 | #1,353 |
| 2022 | — | — | 137 | #1,370 |
| 2021 | — | — | 120 | #1,493 |
| 2020 | — | — | 112 | #1,507 |
| 2019 | — | — | 108 | #1,556 |
| 2018 | — | — | 100 | #1,635 |
| 2017 | — | — | 88 | #1,755 |
| 2016 | — | — | 75 | #1,948 |
| 2015 | — | — | 59 | #2,264 |
| 2014 | — | — | 52 | #2,445 |
| 2013 | — | — | 66 | #2,055 |
| 2012 | — | — | 61 | #2,179 |
| 2011 | — | — | 52 | #2,424 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,663 |
| 2009 | — | — | 47 | #2,638 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,738 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44 | #2,741 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35 | #3,123 |
| 2005 | — | — | 37 | #2,872 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,804 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30 | #3,160 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,859 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41 | #2,404 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,295 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,174 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,285 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,929 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,727 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaleo in 2025?
Kaleo ranked #898 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 265 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaleo?
2,257 babies have been named Kaleo in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaleo most popular?
Kaleo peaked in 2025, when 270 newborns received the name.
Is Kaleo a boy or girl name?
Kaleo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaleo rising or falling?
Kaleo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.