Callan
Callan is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Battle, rock, or battle-chief.
Origin and history
Callan is a male name of Gaelic origins, derived from roots meaning 'rock', 'battle', or 'powerful in battle'. While historically used in Scotland and Ireland, it has seen a rapid rise in popularity in the United States since 2020. Today, it is recognized as a modern, strong, yet gentle-sounding choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
11,164 babies in the United States have been named Callan since 1880. It ranks #1124 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #296.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.2 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
- PA (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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 252 |
| 2000-2010 | 542 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,389 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,839 |
Famous people named Callan
- Callan McAuliffe: Actor
- Callan Mulvey: Actor
Nicknames
Cal
Fun facts
- The name stems from Gaelic terms such as Cathal or Cathalán, historically associated with battle strength.
- More than half of all recorded U.S. births for boys named Callan have occurred since 2020.