UK boy's name
Kalub
A masculine name meaning "from the Colosseum" in Turkish origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kalub is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalub popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3959, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2003 to 2018. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 37 living people in the UK are called Kalub. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kalub ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 boys were registered as Kalub.
- • About 37 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalub as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3959
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
37
2026
Meaning
What does Kalub mean?
The name Kalub has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variation of the more common name Caleb, which means "faithful" or "whole-hearted" in Hebrew. The name Kalub is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with significant Jewish populations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalub can be found in the Bible, where it appears in the Book of Numbers as a reference to Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. Caleb, along with Joshua, were the only two spies who remained faithful to God and encouraged the Israelites to trust in His promises.
In the 13th century, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher named Kalub ben Shalom lived in Spain during the Golden Age of Jewish culture in that region. He is known for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics, and his works were widely influential among Jewish communities in medieval Europe.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian Jewish poet named Kalub de' Sommi (born around 1450) gained recognition for his Hebrew poetry and writings on Jewish philosophy and theology. His works were widely circulated and studied in Jewish intellectual circles of the time.
In the 17th century, a Dutch rabbi and scholar named Kalub Shrenzel (1612-1666) was renowned for his expertise in Jewish law and his role in establishing Jewish communities in the Netherlands. He played a pivotal role in the Amsterdam Jewish community and left a lasting impact on Jewish scholarship in the region.
Another notable figure was Kalub Epstein (1756-1823), a Polish-Jewish scholar and author who wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah. His works, particularly his commentary on the Zohar, were highly influential in the study of Jewish mystical traditions.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Kalub, showcasing its roots in Jewish culture and religious traditions, as well as its presence in various regions and periods of history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kalub over time
The chart below shows babies named Kalub registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kalub, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalub by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalub 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 | #4256 | 22 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2951 | 15 | 3 |
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kalub: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kalub in the UK right now?
In 2018, Kalub was ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kalub most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Kalub in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kalub?
A masculine name meaning "from the Colosseum" in Turkish origin.
How many people are called Kalub in the UK?
A total of 37 babies have been registered as Kalub across the 9 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.