Total births
2,252
Boys' name · since 1971
Kaleo
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 2,252 babies named Kaleo, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1102
- among boys today
- 2,252
- born since 1971
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
2,252 babies have been named Kaleo since 1971, making it today's #1102 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaleo has been recorded 2,252 times among boys since 1971, currently ranked #1102 nationally and more common than 92% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #1102 among boys today
- 2,252 born since 1971
- 2020s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaleo is currently the #1102 boys' name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 2,252 born since 1971, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1102
- among boys today
- 2,252
- born since 1971
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Kaleo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1102
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Kaleo was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
265 babies were named Kaleo in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaleo compares
2,252 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Kaleo's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaleo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,252 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 265 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kaleo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaleo's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 90% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 10%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 265, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaleo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#1,102
Active since
1971
Kaleo popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 265
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Kaleo popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2025 (Kaleo as girls' name)
Kaleo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Kaleo's strongest decade.
970 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Kaleo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s 67
1980s
67 births
- 1990s 128
1990s
128 births
- 2000s 343
2000s
343 births
- 2010s
2010s
707 births
- 2020s
2020s
970 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 970 births (43% of all-time use).
How Kaleo 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 Kaleo's total volume
Kaleo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kaleo by state
Where Kaleo concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 617 | 27.4% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 250 | 11.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 107 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 75 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Washington | | 65 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 56 | 2.5% |
| #7 | Nevada | | 31 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Oregon | | 25 | 1.1% |
California share of Kaleo's total US births 27.4%
Even split
617 of 2,252 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Kaleo appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaleo? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 2,252 babies named Kaleo. Today it holds rank #1102 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 265 births.
When was Kaleo most popular? ▼
Kaleo was most popular in the 2020s decade with 970 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Kaleo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaleo are California (617 births), Hawaii (250 births), Texas (107 births).
How long has the name Kaleo been used? ▼
Records for Kaleo go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaleo? ▼
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 Kaleo's data
- California records the most Kaleos (617 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 Kaleo
Nearby Names Like Kaleo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaleo
Kaleb Boy
#279 86,649 births
Kale Boy
#5270 7,379 births
Kalvin Boy
#1785 6,726 births
Kalen Boy
#2050 4,629 births
Kalel Boy
#1125 4,400 births
Compare Kaleo side by side: Kaleo vs Kaleb Kaleo vs Kale Kaleo vs Kalvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaleo
Branson #1101
8,226 births · Peak 2014
Duncan #1103
21,219 births · Peak 1997
Carmine #1100
13,950 births · Peak 2006
Andreas #1104
8,630 births · Peak 2006
Toby #1099
34,846 births · Peak 1975
Yasir #1105
3,267 births · Peak 2019
Kody #1098
23,762 births · Peak 1993
Blaise #1106
8,768 births · Peak 2015
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Kaleo: #1102 Boys' Name - 2,252 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaleo. 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 Kaleo 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.