Boy nameCurrently #159 in the USRising
Callum
KAL-um//ˈkæləm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
Dove
Callum comes from the Latin 'columba', meaning dove, by way of Scottish Gaelic Calum, honoring the 6th-century missionary Saint Columba. Its gentle meaning and Scottish charm have made it a popular international choice.
Callum's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Callum |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 67 |
| 1997 | 66 |
| 1998 | 58 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 79 |
| 2001 | 87 |
| 2002 | 82 |
| 2003 | 112 |
| 2004 | 105 |
| 2005 | 104 |
| 2006 | 142 |
| 2007 | 168 |
| 2008 | 205 |
| 2009 | 240 |
| 2010 | 250 |
| 2011 | 253 |
| 2012 | 275 |
| 2013 | 287 |
| 2014 | 327 |
| 2015 | 369 |
| 2016 | 349 |
| 2017 | 433 |
| 2018 | 493 |
| 2019 | 671 |
| 2020 | 967 |
| 2021 | 1,272 |
| 2022 | 1,423 |
| 2023 | 1,654 |
| 2024 | 2,263 |
Callum through the decades
- Callum peaked in 2024, when 2,263 babies were named Callum in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Callum has risen 340% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Callum currently ranks #159 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Cal
Variants & spellings
CalumMalcolm