Caliber, derived from the Latin 'calibra', originally referring to a standard unit of measurement for diameter, particularly in relation to cannons and firearms. Over time, its usage has expanded to encompass various contexts, including quality or capability as in 'high caliber'. As a given name, Caliber is unique yet grounded in history, offering a strong and distinctive choice.
Over the past two decades, the name Caliber has seen fluctuating popularity, with a noticeable spike starting from 2016. Between 2004 and 2015, there were an average of around 7 births per year bearing this name. However, from 2016 onwards, the number of annual births with the name Caliber significantly increased, reaching a peak of 26 in 2016 and averaging around 19 births per year since then. In total, there have been 233 babies named Caliber between 2004 and 2023.