Caldwell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAWL-dwel / /ˈkɔːl.dɛl/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: From the cold stream; Scottish: From the cold well
Historical & Cultural Background
Caldwell is a surname that has been used as a given name. It is derived from place names in England and Scotland, often associated with geographical features. The name has historical significance in various regions, particularly in the context of land ownership and local heritage. It has been used in literature and has gained some popularity as a first name in recent years.
Trend Summary
Caldwell has seen a modest rise in popularity as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caldwell was first seen in the United States in 1906. Caldwell has ranked as high as #852 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in North Carolina, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Caldwell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caldwell (1947)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 14 |