Callen
Callen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Callen
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Variant of Callan.
How popular is Callen?
Since 1880, 604 girls and 9,501 boys in the U.S. have been named Callen (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3912 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #450 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #516 for boys, with 598 babies given the name.
Names similar to Callen
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Callen
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Callen FAQ
What does the name Callen mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. Variant of Callan.
What is the origin of the name Callen?
Callen is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Callen?
Since 1880, 604 girls and 9,501 boys in the U.S. have been named Callen (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3912 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #450 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #516 for boys, with 598 babies given the name.
Is Callen a boy or girl name?
Callen is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 604 girls and 9,501 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.