Callan Unisex

Popularity: #231 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAL-an / /ˈkælən/

Irish; Scottish

Meaning

Irish: 'rock'; Scottish: 'battle'

Historical & Cultural Background

Callan is derived from the Irish name 'Caolán', which means 'slender' or 'narrow'. In Scottish contexts, it is associated with battle, reflecting a warrior heritage. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries. It is often used as a first name but can also be found as a surname.

Trend Summary

Callan has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

CullenKellanDylanGalenJalenTalonBrennan

Variants

  • Callen
  • Kallan

International Variants

  • Caolán (Irish)
  • Callan (English)

Famous people named Callan

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Fictional characters named Callan

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Sibling Suggestions

CadenKieranLiamAidanDeclanFinnRonan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Callan was first seen in the United States in 1957. Callan has ranked as high as #413 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Callan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Callan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 128
10%
TX 122
9%
MA 68
5%
OH 66
5%
NY 54
4%
FL 53
4%
PA 50
4%
WA 49
4%
IN 46
3%
WI 46
3%
GA 45
3%
MN 44
3%
IL 43
3%
VA 42
3%
MI 38
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19575
19635
19726
19737
19756
198212
19838
198410
19856
198623
198710
198822
198922
199021
199117
199221
199321
199417
199515
199619
199741
199837
199943
200029
200142
200244
200342
200454
200541
200650
200776
200883
200981
2010153
2011234
2012263
2013286
2014384
2015365
2016332
2017365
2018465
2019542
2020686
2021867
2022930
2023983
20241,452