Callen
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Rock, battle
Origin: Scottish/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #516 in 2025 with 579 babies born.
History: Callen is a variant of Callan, with the same Celtic roots. It has been used as a surname in Scotland and Ireland and transitioned into use as a given name in the 21st century, boosted partly by the TV series NCIS: Los Angeles whose lead character is named G. Callen.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Callen? About 1 in 5,566 babies born in 2025 were named Callen, or roughly 1.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Callen
What does the name Callen mean?
Callen means “Rock, battle” from Scottish/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Callen?
Callen has Scottish/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Rock, battle”.
How popular is Callen?
Callen ranked #516 in 2025 — given to 579 babies that year.
When was Callen most popular?
Callen peaked in 2023 with 687 babies registered that year.
Is Callen a boy or girl name?
Callen is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Callens in registered births are male.
Is the name Callen rising or falling in popularity?
Callen has risen 4311 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4827 in 2020 to #516 in 2025.
How long has Callen been recorded?
Callen appears in birth records across 57 years — from 1954 through 2025.