Calloway
How to say it: KAL-uh-way · /ˈkæləweɪ/
From English surname Calloway, 'pebbly place' - used as first name for its rhythmic Southern feel.
Calloway was the 948th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 144 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) | 144 |
| 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
Upward movement has carried Calloway to its finest period yet. At its peak during the 2020s, it is tipped to keep rising.
What goes with it
Mellow yet crisp across three rolling syllables, it has a rhythmic Southern sway. Cal is the natural shortening, and Huxley pairs nicely.
Nicknames
- Cal
- Callie
Honouring a Calloway in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Calloway is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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