Unisex · #4,715 in 2026

Calihan

Current Rank
#4,715
Peak Rank
#3,020 (2021)
Total Babies
223
5-Yr Trend
+8%
👧 Girl peak #13,441 (17 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,020 (223 total)
👦As Boy Name
2018
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#3020
Peak Rank
223
Total Count
9
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2020
First Year
2022
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#13441
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Calihan

As a girl name

Calihan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Calihans were born — ranking #13,441 that year. As of 2026, Calihan ranks #15,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Calihans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Calihan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 40 Calihans were born — ranking #3,020 that year. As of 2026, Calihan ranks #4,715 for boys with 21 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 223 Calihans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Calihan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Calihan 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 Calihan

What does the name Calihan mean?
Calihan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2018. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Calihan in 2026?
In 2026, Calihan ranks #4,715 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Calihan most popular?
Calihan reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #3,020 that year with 40 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Calihan most popular?
Calihan has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Calihan.
Is Calihan a unisex name?
Yes — Calihan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Calihans assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Calihan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Calihan include Montre, Raeshawn, Austan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Calihan

Calihan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 223 births in the dataset. Calihan's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #3,020. Use the chart and map above to compare Calihan'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.