How Many People Are Named Callen?

Complete statistics for the name Callen in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Callen
Very Rare
9,506
Estimated People
1 in 34,715
1 in X Americans
2023
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
8,921 (94%)
♀ Female
585 (6%)
94%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 11

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 100
Arkansas 66
Arizona 143
California 562
Colorado 155
Connecticut 83
Florida 267
Georgia 196
Hawaii 11
Iowa 212
Idaho 48
Illinois 259
Indiana 255
Kansas 130
Kentucky 76
Louisiana 113
Massachusetts 204
Maryland 104
Maine 19
Michigan 262
Minnesota 283
Missouri 182
Mississippi 37
Montana 32
North Carolina 231
North Dakota 30
Nebraska 139
New Hampshire 46
New Jersey 122
Nevada 5
New York 274
Ohio 363
Oklahoma 178
Oregon 114
Pennsylvania 418
Rhode Island 11
South Carolina 122
South Dakota 44
Tennessee 172
Texas 682
Utah 119
Virginia 174
Washington 226
Wisconsin 343
West Virginia 15
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Callen

How Many People Have the Name Callen in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,506 people in the United States currently share the name Callen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 34,715 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Callen a Common or Rare Name?

Callen is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Callen Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Callen are covered in full on the Callen name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Callen Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Callen in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female. Callen is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Callen Most Popular?

The name Callen reached peak popularity in 2023, with 687 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Callen Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Callen across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Callen?

Approximately 9,506 people in the United States share the name Callen, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Callen a rare name?

Callen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 34,715 Americans has this name.

What does the name Callen mean?

The meaning and origin of Callen is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Callen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Callen are male and 6% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Callen most popular?

The name Callen reached its peak in 2023, with 687 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People9,506
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 34,715
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2023
Male %94%
Female %6%

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