Cal
Boy name · 146 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cal: 146 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 1993.
Cal is often a short form of the Scottish classic Callum, which itself comes from the Latin *columba* meaning "dove," or of Calvin, from the French surname meaning "bald." As a standalone name, it has a crisp, modern feel while still nodding to ancient roots. Notable bearers include Scottish actor Cal MacAninch, known for his roles in *Downton Abbey* and *Silent Witness*, and American baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr., famous for his record-breaking consecutive
Boy 32 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19938 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 146since 1985
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y