Callahan
c(a)-lla-han
US Popularity:975
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.
Callahan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Callahan is currently #1326 on The Bump
Boy:Callahan is currently #365 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Callahan is currently #975 in U.S. births
Boy:Callahan is currently #332 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#975
in 2022
+ 264
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Callahan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Cellachán, January 2022
Behind the Name, Cellach, January 2022
Behind the Name, Callahan, June 2023
Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 85
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