Calloway
Every Calloway since 1912 — 857 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calloway
Calloway is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,467 in 2025 with 121 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 857 American babies have been named Calloway — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 144 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 Calloway stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calloway 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 | 23 | #5,439 | 121 | #1,467 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,657 | 89 | #1,824 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,323 | 70 | #2,101 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,268 | 61 | #2,331 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,460 | 47 | #2,699 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,427 | 38 | #3,031 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,632 | 35 | #3,271 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,740 | 33 | #3,382 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,859 | 34 | #3,320 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,680 | 21 | #4,644 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,912 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,337 | 20 | #4,722 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,218 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,382 | 6 | #11,007 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,776 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,248 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #12,766 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #12,819 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #12,647 |
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| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,405 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,629 |
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| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,721 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,254 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calloway in 2025?
Calloway ranked #1,467 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 121 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calloway?
857 babies have been named Calloway in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calloway most popular?
Calloway peaked in 2025, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Calloway a boy or girl name?
Calloway is used for both: about 16% of babies named Calloway have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Calloway rising or falling?
Calloway is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.