Masculine dossier · first seen 1917
Kale
Endangered
Down 98% from peak
Peak era
2008
Peak births
544
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
1917Peak 20082025
Quick answers about Kale
How many people are named Kale?
An estimated 7,198 living Americans are named Kale.
How rare is Kale?
Kale is very rare among babies today, with 11 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Kale?
The median age of a living American named Kale is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 30 years old.
Is Kale still popular?
No. Kale is endangered as a baby name, down 98% from its 2008 peak with 11 births in 2025.
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
98%
2025
11
All-time
7,379
Diaspora map
Kale spread fast — broke out in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Utah, and Washington (2008) and ran high in 11 states within a decade.
Broke out: Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Utah, and Washington, 2008 · over-represented in 11 states over 2 years