Calley Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAL-ee / /ˈkæli/English; Irish
Meaning
English: from the surname; Irish: slender
Historical & Cultural Background
Calley is often considered a variant of the name Callie, which is derived from the Greek name Callista meaning 'most beautiful.' The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used as a diminutive for names like Caroline or Calista. In Irish contexts, it can be associated with the word 'ceallach,' meaning 'slender.'
Trend Summary
Calley has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Callie
- Cally
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Calley was first seen in the United States in 1970. Calley has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Calley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Calley (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |