US Popularity:862
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Bright-headed; Strife, contention
Callahan is a boy's name of Irish origin which has many meanings including "bright-headed," "strife," or "contention." It is a derivative of the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallacháin and may also be spelled as Callaghan. In the 10th century, Ó Ceallacháin was the king of the Munster province in Ireland. If you want to honor your ancestral heritage or give baby a name fit for a king, Callahan is a noteworthy contender.

How Popular Is The Name Callahan?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Callahan is currently #1363 on The Bump
Boy:Callahan is currently #753 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Callahan is currently #862 in U.S. births
Boy:Callahan is currently #460 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#460
in 2023
+ 59
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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