Boy nameCurrently #906 in the USRising
Calum
2 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Calum's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Calum's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Calum |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 48 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 49 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 92 |
| 2017 | 140 |
| 2018 | 202 |
| 2019 | 238 |
| 2020 | 240 |
| 2021 | 282 |
| 2022 | 303 |
| 2023 | 261 |
| 2024 | 257 |
Calum through the decades
- Calum peaked in 2022, when 303 babies were named Calum in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Calum has risen 274% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Calum currently ranks #906 in the US and is on the rise.