Callie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAL-ee · 2 syllables
From a 19th-century diminutive of Caroline.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAL-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #175
- US babies a year
- about 1,687 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Callie?
Callie was the #175 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,754 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #175 |
| England & Wales | #171 |
| Scotland | #67 |
| Northern Ireland | #158 |
| Ireland | #176 |
| France | #753 |
| Canada | #253 |
| Australia | #150 |
How old are people named Callie?
Half of US adults named Callie are older than 31; most are between 18 and 72. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Callie
How do you pronounce Callie?
Callie is pronounced KAL-ee.
How popular is the name Callie?
Callie was the #175 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,754 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Callie?
Half of US adults named Callie are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 72.