Calan
Calan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, narrow, or the first day of the month.
Origin and history
Calan is a masculine name with roots traced to Gaelic and Welsh origins, often interpreted as meaning slender, narrow, or related to the calendar/first day of the month. It has grown slightly in modern usage in the United States while remaining a relatively rare choice. Its soft double-syllable sound gives it a contemporary yet traditional feel.
Popularity in the United States
974 babies in the United States have been named Calan since 1880. It ranks #3708 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.8 %)
- CA (14.3 %)
- IN (14.3 %)
- KS (10.2 %)
- NC (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 230 |
| 2010-2019 | 339 |
| 2020-2029 | 229 |
Fun facts
- In Welsh, 'Calan' is derived from the Latin 'kalendae' and refers to the first day of a month or year.
- While historically rare, a significant portion of all recorded U.S. births for Calan have occurred recently.