Calan
Every Calan since 1984 — 994 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calan
Calan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,391 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 994 American babies have been named Calan. Its peak came in 2018, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 34 | #3,391 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,812 |
| 2023 | — | — | 39 | #3,126 |
| 2022 | — | — | 47 | #2,759 |
| 2021 | — | — | 38 | #3,133 |
| 2020 | — | — | 42 | #2,853 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,503 |
| 2018 | — | — | 51 | #2,513 |
| 2017 | — | — | 35 | #3,255 |
| 2016 | — | — | 35 | #3,240 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,800 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,905 |
| 2013 | — | — | 33 | #3,276 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,909 |
| 2011 | — | — | 34 | #3,247 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,641 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32 | #3,410 |
| 2008 | — | — | 31 | #3,498 |
| 2007 | — | — | 39 | #2,977 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,019 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,729 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,747 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,307 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,169 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,076 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,611 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,171 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,495 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,621 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calan in 2025?
Calan ranked #3,391 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calan?
994 babies have been named Calan in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calan most popular?
Calan peaked in 2018, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Calan a boy or girl name?
Calan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calan rising or falling?
Calan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.