Callahan
From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, from Ceallachán, diminutive of the given name Ceallach.
Every Callahan since 1983 — 7,031 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Callahan
Callahan is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #227 in 2025 with 1,566 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 7,031 American babies have been named Callahan — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,682 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Callahan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Callahan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 116 | #1,748 | 1,566 | #227 |
| 2024 | 85 | #2,220 | 908 | #364 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,624 | 665 | #461 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2,428 | 571 | #519 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,168 | 410 | #660 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,628 | 288 | #806 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,182 | 244 | #899 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,090 | 200 | #1,026 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,412 | 166 | #1,142 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,021 | 115 | #1,484 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,011 | 83 | #1,806 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,027 | 77 | #1,889 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,855 | 57 | #2,254 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,584 | 47 | #2,600 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,611 | 37 | #3,056 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,596 | 43 | #2,795 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,609 | 42 | #2,852 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,604 | 41 | #2,886 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,118 | 28 | #3,701 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,209 | 35 | #3,097 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,261 | 35 | #2,966 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,405 | 41 | #2,606 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,613 | 29 | #3,205 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,756 | 27 | #3,274 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,117 | 33 | #2,813 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,257 | 36 | #2,579 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,176 | 11 | #5,172 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,301 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,660 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Callahan mean?
From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, from Ceallachán, diminutive of the given name Ceallach.
How popular is the name Callahan in 2025?
Callahan ranked #227 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,566 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Callahan?
7,031 babies have been named Callahan in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Callahan most popular?
Callahan peaked in 2025, when 1,682 newborns received the name.
Is Callahan a boy or girl name?
Callahan is used for both: about 14% of babies named Callahan have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Callahan rising or falling?
Callahan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.