Calahan
- US rank
- #4,050
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,050 in 2025
26 babies were named Calahan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 805 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1986–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Calahan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 65,789 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Calahan, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Calahan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCalahan first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearCalahan is at its all-time high right now: #4,050 in 2025.
- Then vs nowCalahan is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 65,789.
- TrendCalahan has climbed 805 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,050. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Calahan
Calahan is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Calahan for boys from 1986 to 2025, in 33 of those 40 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,050 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,050, with 26 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,212,121 boys |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 374,532 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 263,852 boys |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 326,797 boys |
| 2020s | 9.8 | 102,564 boys |
Other spellings of Calahan
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Calahan
What is the origin of the name Calahan?
Calahan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Calahan a boy or girl name?
Calahan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Calahan?
Calahan ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,050).