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UK boy's name

Calib

A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Caleb, meaning "brave" or "whole-hearted".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Calib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Calib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 6 births.

This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1997 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Calib. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Calib ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 6 boys were registered as Calib.
  • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Calib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4805

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

6 births

Estimated living

33

2026

Meaning

What does Calib mean?

The name Calib originated from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "kalev," which means "dog" or "faithful companion." This name has been in use for centuries, carrying a strong symbolic meaning.

One of the earliest references to the name Calib can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Numbers, Caleb, the son of Jephunneh, was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He and Joshua were the only two spies who remained faithful and encouraged the Israelites to trust in God's promise to deliver the land to them.

In the Middle Ages, the name Calib was relatively uncommon but appeared in various historical records. One notable figure was Calib ibn Rabban al-Laythi, an Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and astronomy, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.

During the Renaissance period, the name Calib gained some popularity, particularly in England. One famous bearer of this name was Caleb Quotlquaquabuzzononthordilliarstreamwindler, an English eccentric who lived in the 17th century and was known for his unusually long name.

In the 19th century, Calib became a more widely used name in the United States. One notable figure was Caleb Cushing, an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician who served as the Attorney General of the United States from 1853 to 1857.

Another prominent individual with the name Calib was Caleb Davis Bradham, an American businessman and inventor who was born in 1867. He is best known for creating the famous soft drink Pepsi-Cola.

Throughout history, the name Calib has been associated with faithfulness, loyalty, and steadfastness, reflecting its biblical origins. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it has remained a beloved name choice for many families, carrying a rich cultural heritage and symbolic meaning.

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Popularity

Calib over time

The chart below shows babies named Calib registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Calib, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Calib
02356199720042012

Decades

Calib by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Calib was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4710 9 3
2000s #3922 15 4
1990s #2901 9 3

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FAQ

Calib: questions and answers

How popular is the name Calib in the UK right now?

In 2012, Calib was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Calib most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 6 babies registered as Calib in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Calib?

A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Caleb, meaning "brave" or "whole-hearted".

How many people are called Calib in the UK?

A total of 33 babies have been registered as Calib across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.