How old is someone named Cali?
The average Cali is 14 years old.
Half of all living Calis are between 7 and 18.
When was Cali popular?
Most of the Calis in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2014 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 41 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 175 | 170 |
| 1980s | 715 | 690 |
| 1990s | 1,651 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 4,566 | 4,500 |
| 2010s | 11,708 | 12,000 |
| 2020s | 4,883 | 4,900 |
How many Calis are still alive?
About 24,000 Calis are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 24,000 babies named Cali since 1959.
Nearly every Cali ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cali?
More than half of living Calis are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z 33%
- Gen Alpha 59%
Is Cali an old name?
No. Cali is one of the youngest names around: younger than 85 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cali will be 31 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Cali a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.3% of living Calis are women.
Names the same age as Cali
NAME TWIN
Cali's name twin is Gunner. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gunner's age curve is the closest match to Cali's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Cali
How old is the average Cali?
The average Cali in the US is 14 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cali?
About 24,000 Calis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 24,000 babies given the name since 1959.
When was the name Cali most popular?
In 2014, when about 1,700 baby girls were named Cali.
Is Cali a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 59% of living Calis are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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