How old is someone named Kale?
The average Kale is 24 years old.
Half of all living Kales are between 16 and 30.
When was Kale popular?
Kale rose fast and peaked in 2008, then faded almost as fast. 62% of all Kales were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 11 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 | 0 |
| 1950s | 41 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 117 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 327 | 300 |
| 1980s | 786 | 740 |
| 1990s | 1,110 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 2,985 | 2,900 |
| 2010s | 2,093 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 118 | 120 |
How many Kales are still alive?
About 7,400 Kales are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 7,600 babies named Kale since 1917.
Nearly every Kale ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kale?
More than half of living Kales are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 19%
- Gen Z 61%
- Gen Alpha 14%
Is Kale an old name?
Not really. Kale is younger than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Kale a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97% of living Kales are men.
Names the same age as Kale
NAME TWIN
Kale's name twin is Danika. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Danika's age curve is the closest match to Kale's: 85% alike.
Other spellings: Cale (27)
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Questions about the name Kale
How old is the average Kale?
The average Kale in the US is 24 years old. The median is 20, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kale?
About 7,400 Kales are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,600 babies given the name since 1917.
When was the name Kale most popular?
In 2008, when about 570 baby boys were named Kale.
Is Kale a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 61% of living Kales 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