Calloway
Calloway is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pebbled place or place of stones.
Origin and history
Calloway is an English surname-turned-given-name, originally derived from place names in northern France such as Caillouet, meaning 'pebbled place'. Historically rare as a first name in the United States, it has seen a notable increase in adoption for boys in recent years. Its melodic three-syllable rhythm gives it a sophisticated, modern surname-style appeal.
Popularity in the United States
719 babies in the United States have been named Calloway since 1880. It ranks #3957 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1504.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.1 %)
- TN (22.8 %)
- MO (9.8 %)
- IN (8.1 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 15 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 13 |
| 2000-2010 | 31 |
| 2010-2019 | 193 |
| 2020-2029 | 426 |
Nicknames
Cal
Fun facts
- The surname Calloway traces back to Norman French place names derived from the word 'caillou', meaning pebble or small stone.
- More than half of all U.S. birth registrations for boys named Calloway since 1880 have occurred since 2020.