Calli
Every Calli since 1952 — 4,517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calli
Calli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,124 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 4,517 American babies have been named Calli. Its peak came in 1999, when 161 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Calli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,124 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,921 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,850 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,716 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,558 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,295 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,733 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,590 |
| 2017 | 73 | #2,470 |
| 2016 | 89 | #2,174 |
| 2015 | 83 | #2,262 |
| 2014 | 86 | #2,201 |
| 2013 | 100 | #1,969 |
| 2012 | 107 | #1,878 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1,732 |
| 2010 | 129 | #1,651 |
| 2009 | 151 | #1,511 |
| 2008 | 156 | #1,497 |
| 2007 | 155 | #1,493 |
| 2006 | 126 | #1,672 |
| 2005 | 129 | #1,579 |
| 2004 | 113 | #1,715 |
| 2003 | 119 | #1,616 |
| 2002 | 108 | #1,698 |
| 2001 | 106 | #1,703 |
| 2000 | 133 | #1,396 |
| 1995 | 121 | #1,358 |
| 1990 | 150 | #1,147 |
| 1985 | 54 | #2,000 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,011 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,387 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,092 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,341 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,411 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calli in 2025?
Calli ranked #5,124 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calli?
4,517 babies have been named Calli in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calli most popular?
Calli peaked in 1999, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Calli a boy or girl name?
Calli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calli rising or falling?
Calli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.