Callan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAL-uhn · 2 syllables
Borrowed from Irish O Cathalain (“descendant of Cathalan”).
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KAL-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #190
- US babies a year
- about 1,286 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Callan?
Callan was the #190 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,983 babies. It’s rising: up 280% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #190 |
| Scotland | #97 |
| Ireland | #255 |
| Canada | #470 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Callan?
Half of US adults named Callan are older than 28; most are between 18 and 41. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Callan
How do you pronounce Callan?
Callan is pronounced KAL-uhn.
How popular is the name Callan?
Callan was the #190 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,983 babies. It’s rising: up 280% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Callan?
Half of US adults named Callan are older than 28. Most are between 18 and 41.