Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Callie.
National Rank (2025)
#175
All-Time Peak Rank
#124 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
70,190
Unisex Distribution0.9% Boy / 99.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Callie Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Callie
According to SSA data, Callie achieved its highest historical rank of #124 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 1,763 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 4.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Callie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+4.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,763Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,515
1890s:2,131
1900s:2,151
1910s:3,048
1920s:3,026
1930s:1,888
1940s:1,473
1950s:1,207
1960s:1,035
1970s:1,786
1980s:5,044
1990s:9,397
2000s:10,898
2010s:15,499
2020s:10,092
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCal-lie
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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