Boy · #5,878 in 2026

Calhoun

Name: Popularity of the name Calhoun in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Calhoun, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,878

Peak Rank

#5,878 (2024)

Total Babies

289

5-Yr Trend

+7%

1886

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5878

Peak Rank

289

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Calhoun

Calhoun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1886, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 15 Calhouns were born — ranking #5,878 that year. As of 2026, Calhoun ranks #5,878 for baby boys with 15 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 289 Calhouns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Calhoun

Phonetically similar names — useful when Calhoun is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Calhoun

What does the name Calhoun mean?

Calhoun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1886. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Calhoun in 2026?

In 2026, Calhoun ranks #5,878 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Calhoun most popular?

Calhoun reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,878 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Calhoun a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Calhoun is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Calhoun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Calhoun include Lolan, Scotland, Sender. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Calhoun

Calhoun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 289 births in the dataset. Calhoun's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,878. Use the chart and map above to compare Calhoun's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.