Total births
4,400
Boys' name · since 1996
Kalel
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 4,400 babies named Kalel, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1125
- among boys today
- 4,400
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
4,400 babies have been named Kalel since 1996, making it today's #1125 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kalel has been recorded 4,400 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #1125 nationally and more common than 92% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #1125 among boys today
- 4,400 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kalel is currently the #1125 boys' name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 4,400 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1125
- among boys today
- 4,400
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Kalel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1125
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Kalel was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
257 babies were named Kalel in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Kalel compares
4,400 Top 13% higher than 87% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kalel's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kalel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,400 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 257 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kalel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalel's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 9 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 257, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#1,125
Active since
1996
Kalel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 257
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Kalel popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 2017 (Kalel as girls' name)
Kalel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kalel's strongest decade.
2,142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Kalel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 55
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
971 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,142 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,232 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,142 births (49% of all-time use).
How Kalel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kalel's total volume
Kalel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kalel by state
Where Kalel concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 551 | 12.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 488 | 11.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 421 | 9.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 321 | 7.3% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 135 | 3.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 131 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 109 | 2.5% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 99 | 2.3% |
California share of Kalel's total US births 12.5%
Even split
551 of 4,400 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Kalel appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalel? ▼
Kalel has been given to 4,400 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1125 as of the latest data. 257 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Kalel most popular? ▼
Kalel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,142 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Kalel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalel are California (551 births), Texas (488 births), Florida (421 births).
How long has the name Kalel been used? ▼
Records for Kalel go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kalel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaleb, Kale, Kalvin, Kalen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kalel's data
- Kalel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,142 total births) through the 2020s (1,232) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kalels (551 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kalel
Nearby Names Like Kalel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalel
Kaleb Boy
#279 86,649 births
Kale Boy
#5270 7,379 births
Kalvin Boy
#1785 6,726 births
Kalen Boy
#2050 4,629 births
Kallen Boy
#1476 2,743 births
Compare Kalel side by side: Kalel vs Kaleb Kalel vs Kale Kalel vs Kalvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kalel
Coen #1124
4,506 births · Peak 2016
Cullen #1126
16,591 births · Peak 2010
Kristian #1123
20,814 births · Peak 1997
Zephyr #1127
2,528 births · Peak 2022
Aurelius #1122
1,764 births · Peak 2025
Brecken #1128
5,037 births · Peak 2017
Jakob #1121
31,959 births · Peak 2001
Simeon #1129
9,462 births · Peak 2019
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kalel: #1125 Boys' Name - 4,400 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kalel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.