Calan
- US rank
- #3,379
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,507 in 2018
34 babies were named Calan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 533 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1984–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Calan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Calan, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Calan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCalan first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #2,507.
- Then vs nowCalan is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 50,251.
- TrendCalan has slipped 533 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,379. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Calan
Calan is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Calan for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 42 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #2,507 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,379, with 34 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.6 | 177,515 boys |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 173,611 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 87,336 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 55,340 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,317 boys |
Other spellings of Calan
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 Calan
What is the origin of the name Calan?
Calan has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Calan a boy or girl name?
Calan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Calan?
Calan ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#2,507).