Caledonia
girl nameCaledonia entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1932 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1932
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1932 |
| 2000s | #12495 |
| 2010s | #13390 |
| 2020s | #14329 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Caledonia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Caledonia alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caledonia in 2025?
- Caledonia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caledonia most popular?
- Caledonia peaked in 1900, reaching #1932 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caledonia with classmates?
- Caledonia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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