Calais
girl nameCalais entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #5678 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1984–2025
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rank today
#5678
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8470 |
| 1990s | #12031 |
| 2000s | #14351 |
| 2010s | #12989 |
| 2020s | #14334 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Calais are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Calais alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Calais in 2025?
- Calais is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Calais most popular?
- Calais peaked in 1985, reaching #5678 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Calais with classmates?
- Calais will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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