How Many People Are Named Calahan?
Complete statistics for the name Calahan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Calahan is a very rare name for boys, with only 261 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,264,172 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 86% of those named Calahan being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 265 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Calahan Through the Generations
Calahan emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2020 with 19 births. The name's current bearers are predominantly young, with 228 under 30 and only 37 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Calahan is a name that's still on the rise, favored by parents looking for something unique and modern.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Calahan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Calahan
How Many People Have the Name Calahan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,903 people in the United States currently share the name Calahan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 174,172 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Calahan a Common or Rare Name?
Calahan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Calahan Mean?
Calahan means "creative variant of Calan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Calahan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Calahan Most Popular?
The name Calahan reached peak popularity in 2020, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Calahan?
Approximately 1,903 people named Calahan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,903. That works out to roughly 1 in 174,172 Americans.
Is Calahan a rare name?
Calahan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 174,172 Americans has this name.
What does the name Calahan mean?
Calahan means "creative variant of Calan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Calahan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Calahan are male and 0% are female.
When was Calahan most popular?
Calahan peaked in 2020 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.