Callaway

Callaway - A very unique male name

Callaway appeared on the charts for the first time in 2020 on position #3145. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Callaway and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Callaway? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Callaway. The baby boy name Callaway was given to 32 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2039 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 45,821 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Callaway peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2039.

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Callaway is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Callaway is currently topping the baby name charts in Kansas at position #606 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,883.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Callaway is where you live.

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Callaway origin and meaning

English surname transfer

A transferred English surname, from a Norman place name; the surname's precise origin is debated

Callaway for boys is even newer than for girls, first recorded in 2020 and at its peak in 2025, following the surname-name trend for sons as well as daughters. The golf brand association applies equally here. There is no male given-name tradition behind it.

Origin uncertain

Callaway is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Callaway, pop culture references for the name Callaway and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Callaway

We've found the following names that sound similar to Callaway, sorted by popularity.

Cole / Cecil / Clay / Cleo / Cale / Cal / Cael / Cecilio / Cyle / Cheskel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Callaway

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Callaway a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Callaway?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAL-uh-way · /ˈkæləweɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Cal

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2020, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

A polished surname with a built-in Cal, in the newest wave of surname names for boys.

Worth knowing

• The golf brand dominates the word's public meaning, and most Callaways met so far are girls or companies.