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soh-FEE-uh
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Callie
GirlGreek, English· “beautiful”
- Meaning
- beautiful
- Origin
- Greek, English
- Pronunciation
- KAL-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #175
- US babies 2025
- 1,754
- Best rank
- #124 (1880)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Callie
Callie is a Greek and English name that is usually said to mean “beautiful”.
Callie is often used as a pet form of names like Caroline and Calliope, or as a name on its own. Its association with beauty comes from the Greek kallos, which forms the first part of Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry, and Callista, meaning most beautiful. Callie became popular in the late twentieth century and feels bright, friendly and cheerful. It is easy to spell and pronounce, and it can grow into a full name like Calliope or Caroline. Kallie and Cali are common variations.
Popularity over time
Callie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 134 different years. Its best national rank was #124 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 2014, when 1,763 were named Callie. In 2025, 1,754 babies were named Callie, and it ranked #175 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #345 in 1920, #765 in 1950, #686 in 1980, #321 in 2000, #239 in 2010, and #175 in 2025. Of the 70,190 US girls named Callie since records began, 22% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 10,898 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Harmony, Presley, Adelyn, Cali, and Arabella.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Callie ranked highest in Rhode Island, West Virginia, and New Hampshire.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | #66 | 11 |
| West Virginia | #68 | 19 |
| New Hampshire | #97 | 12 |
| Wisconsin | #98 | 49 |
| Pennsylvania | #108 | 92 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Callie is usually pronounced KAL-ee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Callie
A few middle names that flow with Callie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Callie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Callie mean?
Callie is a Greek and English name that is usually said to mean “beautiful”.
What is the origin of the name Callie?
Callie has Greek and English roots. Callie is often used as a pet form of names like Caroline and Calliope, or as a name on its own.
Is Callie a popular name?
Yes. Callie ranked #175 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Callie a boy or girl name?
Callie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Callie?
Callie is usually pronounced KAL-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings