Total births
267
Girls' name · since 1929
Calleen
Since 1929, U.S. Social Security records show 267 babies named Calleen, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 267
- total births
- 1929–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
267 girls have been named Calleen since 1929, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Calleen recorded 267 times among girls since 1929, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 1992.
- 267 total births
- 1929–1992 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
267 girls have been named Calleen since 1929, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1992.
- 267
- total births
- 1929–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Calleen was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
15 babies were named Calleen in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Calleen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Calleen splits its recorded history at 1965: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1954 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1960 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Calleen at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Calleen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–1992
- Peak year (1960)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Calleen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Calleen's strongest decade.
79 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Calleen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 1940s 20
1940s
20 births
- 1950s
1950s
79 births
- 1960s
1960s
77 births
- 1970s
1970s
43 births
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
- 1990s 9
1990s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 79 births (30% of all-time use).
Calleen by state
Where Calleen concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 12 | 4.5% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.9% |
Utah share of Calleen's total US births 4.5%
Even split
12 of 267 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calleen? ▼
Calleen has been given to 267 babies in the U.S. since 1929, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 15 babies were born in 1960, its single highest year.
When was Calleen most popular? ▼
Calleen was most popular in the 1950s decade with 79 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Calleen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Calleen are Utah (12 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Calleen been used? ▼
Records for Calleen go back to 1929, giving 64 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Calleen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Callie, Cali, Calista, Calliope, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Calleen's data
- Calleen's decade-level peak was the 1950s (79 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Calleens (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Calleen
Nearby Names Like Calleen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calleen
Callie Girl
#176 70,190 births
Cali Girl
#493 23,342 births
Calista Girl
#1453 7,504 births
Calliope Girl
#498 6,098 births
Caleigh Girl
#2711 5,768 births
Compare Calleen side by side: Calleen vs Callie Calleen vs Cali Calleen vs Calista
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1929–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Calleen: Baby Name Since 1929 - 267 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calleen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Calleen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.