Callahan

Callahan is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 991 babies in the United States.

Callahan at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Callahan

Callahan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Callahan first appears in Social Security records in 1983 and has been given to 5,345 babies since 1880, including 991 in 2024.

Callahan in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Babies named Callahan in 2024
991
Total since 1880
5,345

Callahan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Babies named Callahan in 2025
10
Total since 1996
34

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Callahan mean?

The meaning of Callahan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Callahan a boy or girl name?

Callahan is a unisex name. In 2024, 991 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Callahan?

Callahan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Callahan?

Callahan is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1983 and has been given to 5,345 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].