Callahan
Callahan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Bright-headed, or little associate of the church.
Origin and history
Callahan is an Anglicized surname of Gaelic origin, traditionally derived from the personal name Ceallachán. It historically translates to 'bright-headed' or 'lover of churches'. In recent years, it has gained popularity in the U.S. as a trendy surname-as-a-first-name choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
6,030 babies in the United States have been named Callahan since 1880. It ranks #1555 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #428.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.9 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- MN (4.6 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
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 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 347 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,069 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,408 |
Nicknames
Cal, Calo
Fun facts
- Callahan has seen a substantial surge in modern usage, with a majority of its total historical births occurring in the 2020s.
- The name stems from the historic Irish dynasty descended from Ceallachán Caisil, a 10th-century King of Munster.