Narrow woods or nook of the forest
Derived from the Scottish surname Colquhoun, it originally referred to a specific territory in Dunbartonshire. The name is thought to come from Gaelic elements meaning a narrow corner, nook, or wood. It has a long history as a distinguished clan name in Scotland before transitioning to a rare given name.
About 10 boys were named Calhoun in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Sergeant Calhoun, the tough commanding officer in Hero's Duty · Wreck-It Ralph
7th Vice President of the United States
The character Calhoun in the musical Oklahoma! · Oklahoma!
