NAME PROFILE
Cale
Cale is of English and Irish origin, meaning 'faithful' or 'devotion.' It carries a sense of warmth and reliability, reflecting a person who is dependable and true to their word. The name evokes images of creativity and a spirited personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,291 |
| Gender | Male (64% / 36%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1969 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%CA — 21%IL — 20%MO — 19%IA — 18%
Notable People
Cale Yarborough (NASCAR driver) · Cale Makar (NHL player) · Cale DeVries (American musician) · Cale Smith (American football player) · Cale J. Couglin (Author)
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