Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Jacaleb

Name: Popularity of the name Jacaleb in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jacaleb, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#9,788 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2021

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#9788

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jacaleb

Jacaleb first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 7 Jacalebs were born — ranking #9,788 that year. As of 2026, Jacaleb ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Jacalebs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jacaleb

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jacaleb is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jokela
Jackalope
Jokily
Jokul
Jacob
Jackal
Gigolo
Jekyll
Jakob
Jiggly
Jackel
Jackals

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacaleb

What does the name Jacaleb mean?

Jacaleb is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jacaleb in 2026?

In 2026, Jacaleb ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jacaleb most popular?

Jacaleb reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #9,788 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jacaleb a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jacaleb is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jacaleb?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jacaleb include Turk, Elchanan, Nichollas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jacaleb

Jacaleb is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 37 births in the dataset. Jacaleb's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #9,788. Use the chart and map above to compare Jacaleb's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.