Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Calib since 1983
Babies named Calib per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 229 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Calib is a modern invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983. It has never ranked in the top 1000, with its peak usage occurring in 2002. The trajectory shows the name has been falling in popularity since 2001. While no top states or similar names are recorded, Calib may appeal to parents seeking a rare, contemporary-sounding name with the familiar "Cal" nickname. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely follows modern naming patterns of blending popular prefixes and suffixes.
Calib appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular prefix "Cal-" (as in Caleb or Calvin) combined with the fashionable "-ib" suffix. It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1983 but has never reached high rank. The name may also be a variant of Caleb, though this is speculative. Its use is rare and scattered.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal
Sibling names for Calib
Names that share Calib's style, for a brother or sister.
