Holding steady.
Popularity of Kaelob since 1993
Babies named Kaelob per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kaelob first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, a modern respelling of the time-honored name Caleb. While the name has never reached the top 1000, its peak year came in 2000, when it saw its highest recorded usage. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable, with a small but consistent number of parents each year drawn to its distinctive spelling. The name has not been notably associated with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its niche, nationwide appeal. Kaelob exemplifies a broader naming trend of adapting traditional names with creative vowel combinations and consonant shifts, a pattern particularly popular among modern English coinages.
Kaelob is a modern respelling of Caleb, an ancient Hebrew name of debated meaning, often taken to mean 'dog' or 'faithful, devoted'. Caleb appears in the Old Testament as a faithful spy and companion of Joshua. The variant spelling with 'ae' and 'ob' likely emerged in late 20th century American naming culture as parents sought distinctive forms of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kael, Kae, Lob
Sibling names for Kaelob
Names that share Kaelob's style, for a brother or sister.
