Cale
3 countries#2718 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cale was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,291 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #2718 · peaked in 2008 with 409 births
Most common in: Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, California, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
171 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
161 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
10 births recorded 2000–2010 · peaked in 2010 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cale’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #741 | — |
| 2007 | #714 | ↑27 |
| 2008 | #624 | ↑90 |
| 2009 | #669 | ↓45 |
| 2010 | #691 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #833 | ↓142 |
| 2012 | #909 | ↓76 |
| 2013 | #1054 | ↓145 |
| 2014 | #1093 | ↓39 |
| 2015 | #1279 | ↓186 |
| 2016 | #1706 | ↓427 |
| 2017 | #2270 | ↓564 |
| 2018 | #2848 | ↓578 |
| 2019 | #2851 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #2886 | ↓35 |
| 2021 | #3427 | ↓541 |
| 2022 | #2873 | ↑554 |
| 2023 | #3629 | ↓756 |
| 2024 | #3216 | ↑413 |
| 2025 | #2718 | ↑498 |
Frequently asked questions about Cale
Is Cale a popular name?
Yes — Cale currently ranks #2718 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cale more common for boys or girls?
Cale is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cale most popular?
Cale peaked in 2008 in United States, with 409 recorded births that year.
Is Cale rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cale’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2956 in 1917 to #2718 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cale?
At least 8,462 babies have been recorded with the name Cale across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cale popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cale appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Cale?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cale include Ahsan, Arhaan, Camren, Einar.
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