Callaghan
- Pronunciation
- [Ca-lla-ghan]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Strife
- Origin
- Irish
Callaghan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 333 baby boys have been named Callaghan. The name peaked in 2023 with 39 US births that year (rank #3124). In 2024, ranked #3460 nationally — 336 places below its 2023 peak.
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Callaghan
If you like Callaghan's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
9-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Callaghan's exact length and starting letter: Cachamwri, Cadwallon, Caedwalla, Cailleach, Calandria.
Quick Facts About Callaghan
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Callaghan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).