Cal

Cal is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 408 boys in the United States.

Cal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cal

Cal belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cal first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #393 in 1880, and in 2024 408 babies received the name — 7,303 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cal in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#393 in 1880
Peak year
2024
Babies named Cal in 2024
408
Total since 1880
7,303

Cal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1188 in 2003
Babies named Cal in 2025
4
Total since 1996
195

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cal mean?

The meaning of Cal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cal a boy or girl name?

Cal is a boy name. In 2024, 408 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cal?

Cal comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cal?

Cal first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #393 in 1880, and 408 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].