Cal
Pronunciation: [ k-AL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 10 babies have been named Cal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,783 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,783
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cal
Cal is a girl name .
Is Cal a boy or girl name? Cal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,783 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #671. Cal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cal is currently ranked #64,783 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cal include Callie, Cali, Calliope, Calista, Calla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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