Callan was the 146th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,917 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #72 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #146 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,917 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,215 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #72 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent arrival of the last few decades, Callan stands at its top in the 2020s. The coming period should bring more growth.
What goes with it
Rounded and crisp together, Callan sounds firm. Connor echoes its spirit.
Middle names that flow with Callan →
Nicknames
- Cal
Honouring a Callan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Callan is about 1 in 51.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #264.
Famous people named Callan
- Callan McAuliffe (born 1995)Actor
- Callan Mulvey (born 1975)New Zealand-born Australian actor
- Callan Elliot (born 1999)New Zealand association football player
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