The nameCallie

Callie is an English girl's name, given in France mostly in the 2010s.

Meaning

It is a nickname for Caroline or Calliope, linked to the Greek kallos, "beauty".

Origin

English.

History

First found in France in 1999, Callie peaked there in the early 2010s. It is less common today.

Popularity of the name Callie

Callie in France

612thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (155 births)
1,800babies named Callie in France since 1900
078155 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Callie was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,240 births over the decade, 69% of all recorded babies named Callie. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Callie in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 63 births a year on average, against 114 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Callie in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Callie mean?

It is a nickname for Caroline or Calliope, linked to the Greek kallos, "beauty".

What is the origin of the name Callie?

English.

Is Callie a girl's or a boy's name?

Callie is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Callie?

Variants and related names of Callie include Caroline.