Calli
Girl name · #5128 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Calli? In official American birth records, Calli has been tracked continuously since 1952, giving it 73 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 25 baby girls were named Calli, placing it at #5128 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2259, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 72,000 girls born in 2025 was named Calli.
Babies named Calli per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 73-year story
Calli first appears in the Social Security records in 1952, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1999, when 161 girls were named Calli — good for #1196 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Calli against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Calli in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Calli is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Calli will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Calli is most common
State-level data for Calli is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Calli
Statistically, parents drawn to Calli tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kalli, Carli, Lilli, Magali, and Nayelli.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Calli | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5099 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4893 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3833 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3703 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3553 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3281 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2729 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2584 |
| 2017 | 73 | #2464 |
| 2016 | 89 | #2168 |
| 2015 | 83 | #2259 |
| 2014 | 86 | #2194 |
| 2013 | 100 | #1968 |
| 2012 | 107 | #1875 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1728 |
| 2010 | 129 | #1649 |
| 2009 | 151 | #1509 |
| 2008 | 156 | #1495 |
| 2007 | 155 | #1489 |
| 2006 | 126 | #1672 |
| 2005 | 129 | #1574 |
| 2004 | 113 | #1714 |
| 2003 | 119 | #1612 |
| 2002 | 108 | #1695 |
| 2001 | 106 | #1700 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Calli?
In official American birth records, the name Calli first appeared in 1952 (over 73 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 73 years.
Is Calli a popular girl name?
Calli ranked #5128 among girls in 2025 with 25 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2259.
When was the name Calli most popular?
Calli peaked in 1999, when 161 American girls received the name (ranked #1196 that year). Since 1999 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Calli?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 72,000 newborn American girls was named Calli. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.