Caldwell
Meaningcold spring · Old English
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,111 in 1906
15 babies were named Caldwell in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,206 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1906–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Caldwell, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Caldwell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCaldwell first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1906, when it ranked #1,111. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCaldwell has climbed 2,206 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Old English, Caldwell means “cold spring”.
About the name Caldwell
Caldwell is a boy name of English origin meaning “cold spring”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Caldwell for boys from 1906 to 2025, in 70 of those 120 years. Its best year was 1906, when it ranked #1,111 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 | 45,558 boys |
| 1910s | 16 | 61,501 boys |
| 1920s | 10 | 95,511 boys |
| 1930s | 6.9 | 144,092 boys |
| 1940s | 5.8 | 171,527 boys |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 409,836 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 869,565 boys |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 338,983 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,131 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Caldwell
What does the name Caldwell mean?
Caldwell means “cold spring” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Caldwell?
Caldwell has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Caldwell a boy or girl name?
Caldwell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Caldwell?
Caldwell ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1906 (#1,111).