Calley
Every Calley since 1970 — 956 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calley
Calley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,160 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 956 American babies have been named Calley. Its peak came in 1990, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Calley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,160 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,318 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,927 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,459 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,568 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,150 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,122 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,858 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,678 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,850 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,285 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,830 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,204 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,271 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,348 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,928 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,389 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,144 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,918 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,058 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,337 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,580 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,503 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,673 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,898 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,429 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,809 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,484 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,578 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,567 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,153 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calley in 2025?
Calley ranked #12,160 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calley?
956 babies have been named Calley in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calley most popular?
Calley peaked in 1990, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Calley a boy or girl name?
Calley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calley rising or falling?
Calley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.