How old is someone named Cale?
The average Cale is 27 years old.
Half of all living Cales are between 17 and 37.
When was Cale popular?
Cale was at its most popular in the late 2000s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 47 babies were named Cale in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 11 | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 27 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 119 | 100 |
| 1970s | 705 | 630 |
| 1980s | 1,390 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 1,423 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 2,797 | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 1,562 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 233 | 230 |
How many Cales are still alive?
About 8,000 Cales are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 8,300 babies named Cale since 1917.
Nearly every Cale ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cale?
About half of living Cales are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 10%
- Millennial 27%
- Gen Z 51%
- Gen Alpha 12%
Is Cale an old name?
Not really. Cale is younger than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Cale a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99% of living Cales are men.
Names the same age as Cale
NAME TWIN
Cale's name twin is Davin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Davin's age curve is the closest match to Cale's: 89% alike.
Other spellings: Kale (24)
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Questions about the name Cale
How old is the average Cale?
The average Cale in the US is 27 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cale?
About 8,000 Cales are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,300 babies given the name since 1917.
When was the name Cale most popular?
In 2008, when about 410 baby boys were named Cale.
Is Cale a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 51% of living Cales are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this