Unisex nameCurrently #6,878 in the USRising
Calais
//kəˈleɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Calais's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Calais's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Calais |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Calais through the decades
- Calais peaked in 2024, when 18 babies were named Calais in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Calais has risen 73% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Calais currently ranks #6,878 in the US and is on the rise.