NAME PROFILE
Cal
Cal is a short form of names like Calvin or Caleb, meaning 'bald' or 'devoted to God' in Hebrew. It carries a casual, friendly vibe that feels approachable and easygoing.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,868 |
| Gender | Male (48% / 52%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 27%TX — 26%WI — 18%MI — 15%IL — 14%
Notable People
Calvin Klein (Fashion Designer) · Cal Ripken Jr. (Baseball Player) · Caleb McLaughlin (Actor, *Stranger Things*) · Calista Flockhart (Actress, *Ally McBeal*) · Calvin Harris (DJ and Producer)
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