Holding steady.
Popularity of Calub since 1991
Babies named Calub per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Calub is a modern respelling of the classic biblical name Caleb. First recorded in 1991, Calub saw its peak usage in 2004, though it has never entered the top 1000 most popular names. The name's trajectory has remained stable since its peak, suggesting a small but consistent annual usage. Calub's relatively recent emergence as a variant reflects a broader trend of phonetic spellings and personalized name forms. Without any top states or a measurable one-in-N rarity, Calub represents a highly distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Calub is a variant spelling of Caleb, a name of Hebrew origin. In the Hebrew Bible, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan and, along with Joshua, he urged the Israelites to enter the Promised Land. The name Caleb is traditionally derived from the Hebrew words 'kol' (all, whole) and 'lev' (heart), thus meaning 'whole hearted' or 'devotion'. Calub emerged as a modern respelling in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal, Cub
Sibling names for Calub
Names that share Calub's style, for a brother or sister.
