The name Callaway is of English origin, derived from the Scottish surname 'Calloway', which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic 'Mac Albaidh'. It means 'son of Albannus', Albannus being a personal name meaning 'white' or 'fair'. The name Callaway is often associated with the town of Calloway in Scotland, suggesting a connection to that region. It has been used as both a surname and a given name.
The name Callaway experienced a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades, with a total of 430 babies born with this name between 1994 and 2023. While there were only five births recorded in 1994, by 2023, the number had risen to an impressive 42 births. The years 2021, 2022, and 2023 saw particularly high numbers of newborns named Callaway, indicating that this name has become quite fashionable in recent times.