Calian
Every Calian since 2010 — 331 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calian
Calian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,844 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2010, 331 American babies have been named Calian. Its peak came in 2021, when 75 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 Calian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,844 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,056 |
| 2023 | 49 | #2,664 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,442 |
| 2021 | 75 | #1,986 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,739 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,860 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,356 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,587 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,727 |
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| 2012 | 10 | #7,637 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,532 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calian in 2025?
Calian ranked #2,844 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calian?
331 babies have been named Calian in the United States since 2010, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calian most popular?
Calian peaked in 2021, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Calian a boy or girl name?
Calian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calian rising or falling?
Calian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.