Callaway
How to say it: KAL-uh-way · /ˈkæləˌweɪ/
From English surname meaning 'pebbly place'; unisex surname-name evoking Southern heritage.
Callaway was the 948th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 181 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 6.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #533 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #948 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 181 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,201 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×6.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #533 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving in recent decades, Callaway touched its peak in the 2020s. The trajectory suggests more growth to come.
What goes with it
Sturdy yet soft, Callaway rolls in three syllables with crisp edges. Remington makes a fitting partner.
Nicknames
- Cal
- Calla
Honouring a Callaway in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Callaway is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Callaway is the world's largest golf-club manufacturer; the name reads as the golf brand.
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