Caldwell
- Pronunciation
- [Cal-dwell]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Cold Spring
- Origin
- English
Caldwell Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 621 baby boys have been named Caldwell. The name peaked in 1918 with 21 US births that year (rank #1662). In 2024, ranked #6209 nationally — 4,547 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Caldwell
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Caldwell births are: North Carolina (26), South Carolina (11).
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8-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Caldwell's exact length and starting letter: Cacamwri, Caddaham, Caddaric, Caddarik, Caddawyc.
Quick Facts About Caldwell
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