boy name
Callan
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#190 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Callan in the US, 1880–2025
Callan first appears in US records in 1957. It peaked in 2025, when 1,917 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,917.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Callan popular?
Near its peak Callan is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 6,839 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,389 | |
| 2000s | 542 | |
| 1990s | 252 | |
| 1980s | 113 | |
| 1970s | 19 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1950s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Callan a boy or a girl name?
Callan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Callan a popular name right now?
Callan is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Callan?
In 2025, Callan ranked #190 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Callan most popular?
Callan was most popular in 2025, when about 1,917 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.