Cally Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAL-ee / /ˈkæli/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'beautiful; lovely'; English: diminutive of names like Callista
Historical & Cultural Background
Cally is often considered a diminutive of Callista, which has Greek origins meaning 'most beautiful.' The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It is often used as a standalone name, reflecting a trend towards shorter, more informal names.
Trend Summary
Cally has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly as a diminutive form.
Similar Names
Variants
- Callie
- Kali
International Variants
- Cali (Spanish)
- Kalli (Greek)
Famous people named Cally
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cally was first seen in the United States in 1948. Cally has ranked as high as #1113 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Minnesota, California, Texas, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Cally has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cally (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 95 |
| 1990 | 114 |
| 1991 | 76 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 8 |