Holding steady.
Popularity of Calle since 1978
Babies named Calle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Calle is a rare name in the United States, first appearing on record in 1978. It has never landed among the top 1000, and its usage has remained steady at very low levels, with its highest documented frequency occurring in 1998. The name is stylistically versatile, operating as a Scandinavian short form of Karl or as a feminine variant of Callie. With no strong gender association in the U.S., Calle offers a cross-cultural option that is both familiar and uncommon. Its stable trajectory suggests a quiet appeal among parents seeking a name that is simple, soft, and internationally recognizable.
Calle is a Scandinavian given name, often a short form of Karl (meaning 'free man') or its feminine counterpart Karla. In Sweden and Finland, it has been used as an independent name since the early 20th century. In English-speaking contexts, it may also be a variant of Callie, which itself derives from Greek 'kallos' meaning beauty, or as a diminutive of Caroline.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal
Sibling names for Calle
Names that share Calle's style, for a brother or sister.
