Calgary
Meaningfrom Calgary, Scotland · Scottish
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #14,942 in 2025
5 babies were named Calgary in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2025–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Calgary you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Calgary, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Calgary would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCalgary first shows up in US birth records in 2025, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearCalgary is at its all-time high right now: #14,942 in 2025.
- New on the sceneCalgary wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2025.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Calgary means “from Calgary, Scotland”.
About the name Calgary
Calgary is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “from Calgary, Scotland”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ary”. US birth records list Calgary for girls only in 2025, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #14,942 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Calgary
What does the name Calgary mean?
Calgary means “from Calgary, Scotland” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Calgary?
Calgary has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Calgary a boy or girl name?
Calgary is a girl name.
How popular is the name Calgary?
Calgary ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#14,942).