Callihan
Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ihh-an ]
Callihan is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,738 in the US, popular nicknames include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Callihan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 7 babies have been named Callihan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Callihan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,738 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,738
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Callihan is also used as a girl name, ranked #17486.
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About the Name Callihan
Callihan is a boy name .
Is Callihan a boy or girl name? Callihan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,738 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,486. Callihan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Callihan is currently ranked #13,738 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Callihan include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Callie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Callihan include Callum, Callan, Callahan, Callen, Calloway . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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