Callie
Callie is a Greek-origin name meaning 'beautiful' or 'most beautiful,' derived from the Greek word 'kallos.' It can be used as a standalone name or as a diminutive of names like Calista or Caroline.
Current Popularity
#176 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well as both a given name and nickname
- •Has a warm, Southern charm while remaining modern
- •May occasionally be confused with Cali or Kali
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Callie Khouri
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Callie Thorne
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Callie Torres
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Statistics
68,429
Total births since 1880
2014
Peak year
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