Caldwell
Caldwell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cold spring or cold stream.
Origin and history
Caldwell originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'cold spring' or 'cold stream'. Historically used primarily as a family name, it occasionally transfers to a given name in the United States. It remains a rare choice for modern U.S. boys.
Popularity in the United States
636 babies in the United States have been named Caldwell since 1880. It ranks #4040 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- NC (70.3 %)
- SC (29.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 113 |
| 1920-1930 | 115 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 89 |
| 1950-1960 | 47 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to various habitational locations in England named for a cold spring (cald + wella).
- It fits alongside traditional English occupational and locational surnames transferred to given names.