Total births
9,501
Unisex name · since 1954
Callen
Callen has 9,501 recorded births since 1954 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #481
- among boys today
- 9,501
- born since 1954
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
9,501 babies have been named Callen since 1954, making it today's #481 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Callen recorded 9,501 times among boys since 1954, holding rank #481 nationally today, ahead of 97% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2025.
- #481 among boys today
- 9,501 born since 1954
- 2010s peak decade
- 97% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Callen is currently the #481 unisex name in America, more common than 97% of boys - 9,501 born since 1954, peaking in the 2010s.
- #481
- among boys today
- 9,501
- born since 1954
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Callen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#481
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 97% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Callen was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
687 babies were named Callen in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Callen compares
9,501 Top 9% higher than 91% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Callen's all-time total is 26x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Callen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 9,501 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 687 | 23 | 22,252 |
Callen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Callen's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 96% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 4%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1955, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 687, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Callen at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#481
Active since
1954
Callen popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 687
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Callen popularity over time - girls
604 total births recorded since 1983 (Callen as girls' name)
Callen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Callen's strongest decade.
4,768 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Callen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 42
1950s
42 births
- 1960s 37
1960s
37 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 113
1980s
113 births
- 1990s 246
1990s
246 births
- 2000s 522
2000s
522 births
- 2010s
2010s
4,768 births
- 2020s
2020s
3,762 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 4,768 births (50% of all-time use).
How Callen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Callen's total volume
Callen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Callen by state
Where Callen concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 724 | 7.6% |
| #2 | California | | 601 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 450 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 389 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 372 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 303 | 3.2% |
| #7 | New York | | 294 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Florida | | 293 | 3.1% |
Texas share of Callen's total US births 7.6%
Even split
724 of 9,501 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 45 reporting states.
Callen appears in 45 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Callen? ▼
Callen has been given to 9,501 babies in the U.S. since 1954, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #481 as of the latest data. 687 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Callen most popular? ▼
Callen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 4,768 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Callen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Callen are Texas (724 births), California (601 births), Pennsylvania (450 births).
Is Callen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Callen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 9,501 births, and as a girl's name it has 604 births.
How long has the name Callen been used? ▼
Callen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 72 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Callen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caleb, Calvin, Callum, Callan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Callen's data
- Callen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (4,768 total births) through the 2020s (3,762) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Callens (724 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Callen
Nearby Names Like Callen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Callen
Caleb Boy
#49 324,350 births
Calvin Boy
#140 221,064 births
Callum Boy
#158 16,051 births
Callan Boy
#242 11,164 births
Cale Boy
#3231 8,207 births
Compare Callen side by side: Callen vs Caleb Callen vs Calvin Callen vs Callum
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Callen
Brantley #480
31,634 births · Peak 2014
Moshe #482
18,017 births · Peak 2025
Marcos #479
53,580 births · Peak 2001
Gianni #483
15,487 births · Peak 2020
Kendrick #478
33,557 births · Peak 2013
Alexis #484
68,075 births · Peak 2004
Erik #477
157,461 births · Peak 1980
Rodrigo #485
27,754 births · Peak 2007
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, 1954–2025 (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. "Callen: #481 Unisex Name - 9,501 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/callen. 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 Callen 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.