Calhoun
Every Calhoun since 1886 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calhoun
Calhoun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,766 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 300 American babies have been named Calhoun. Its peak came in 2024, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Calhoun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calhoun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,766 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,700 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,050 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,425 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,896 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,183 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,249 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,766 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,174 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,975 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,738 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,374 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,954 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8,989 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,315 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,052 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,065 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,289 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,130 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calhoun in 2025?
Calhoun ranked #7,766 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calhoun?
300 babies have been named Calhoun in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calhoun most popular?
Calhoun peaked in 2024, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Calhoun a boy or girl name?
Calhoun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calhoun rising or falling?
Calhoun is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.