Cale

Cale 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 37 boys in the United States.

Cale at a glance

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

About the name Cale

Cale 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, Cale first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #596 in 1984, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 8,160 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cale in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#596 in 1984
Peak year
2008
Babies named Cale in 2024
37
Total since 1880
8,160

Cale in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1132 in 2003
Babies named Cale in 2018
3
Total since 1996
161

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cale mean?

The meaning of Cale 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 Cale a boy or girl name?

Cale is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cale?

Cale comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cale?

Cale first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #596 in 1984, and 37 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].