Callan

Callan 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 1,505 babies in the United States.

Callan at a glance

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

About the name Callan

Callan 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, Callan first appears in Social Security records in 1957 and has been given to 10,647 babies since 1880, including 1,505 in 2024.

Callan in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Babies named Callan in 2024
1,505
Total since 1880
10,647

Callan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Callan in 2025
56
Total since 1996
1,220

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Callan mean?

The meaning of Callan 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 Callan a boy or girl name?

Callan is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,505 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Callan?

Callan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Callan?

Callan is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1957 and has been given to 10,647 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].