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Cal

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Cal was most popular in 2025, when 554 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,097 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,097, with 554 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,868 people named Cal.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#1,097
Births that year554
Total since 18807,868

Cal over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Cal’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org