Unisex · #1,748 in 2026

Calloway

Current Rank
#1,748
Peak Rank
#1,748 (2026)
Total Babies
780
5-Yr Trend
+115%
👧 Girl peak #5,246 (162 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,748 (780 total)
👦As Boy Name
1912
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1748
Peak Rank
780
Total Count
33
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2012
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#5246
Peak Rank
162
Total Count
13
Years Active

The Story of Calloway

As a girl name

American parents first put Calloway on the record books as a girl name in 2012, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 24 Calloways were born — ranking #5,246 that year. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 73% of all recorded Calloways. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #5,246 among girl names with 24 births, rising sharply (+151% over the past five years). In total, more than 162 Calloways have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

American parents first put Calloway on the record books as a boy name in 1912, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 95 Calloways were born — ranking #1,748 that year. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 62% of all recorded Calloways. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,748 among boy names with 95 births, rising sharply (+115% over the past five years). In total, more than 780 Calloways have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Calloway

Phonetically similar names — useful when Calloway 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 Calloway

What does the name Calloway mean?
Calloway is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Calloway in 2026?
In 2026, Calloway ranks #1,748 among boys' names in the U.S., with 95 babies given the name that year.
When was Calloway most popular?
Calloway reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,748 that year with 95 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Calloway most popular?
Calloway has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Tennessee, Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Calloway.
Is Calloway a unisex name?
Yes — Calloway is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 17% of Calloways assigned female and 83% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Calloway?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Calloway include Tollie, Mayer, Arin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Calloway

Calloway is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 780 births in the dataset. Calloway's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,748. Use the chart and map above to compare Calloway'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.