Kayleb
Every Kayleb since 1987 — 2,432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayleb
Kayleb is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,615 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 2,432 American babies have been named Kayleb. Its peak came in 2010, when 171 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 Kayleb stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayleb year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,615 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,144 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,088 |
| 2022 | 50 | #2,657 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,891 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,308 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,011 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,248 |
| 2017 | 85 | #1,796 |
| 2016 | 78 | #1,895 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1,431 |
| 2014 | 117 | #1,430 |
| 2013 | 138 | #1,267 |
| 2012 | 131 | #1,311 |
| 2011 | 140 | #1,242 |
| 2010 | 171 | #1,114 |
| 2009 | 156 | #1,163 |
| 2008 | 127 | #1,352 |
| 2007 | 117 | #1,402 |
| 2006 | 89 | #1,624 |
| 2005 | 68 | #1,877 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1,664 |
| 2003 | 72 | #1,708 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,080 |
| 2001 | 60 | #1,853 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,555 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,771 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayleb in 2025?
Kayleb ranked #3,615 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayleb?
2,432 babies have been named Kayleb in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayleb most popular?
Kayleb peaked in 2010, when 171 newborns received the name.
Is Kayleb a boy or girl name?
Kayleb is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayleb rising or falling?
Kayleb is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.