Boy nameCurrently #5,759 in the USSteady
Kalum
2 syllablesPeak year: 20145 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kalum'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.
Kalum's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kalum |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Kalum through the decades
- Kalum peaked in 2014, when 30 babies were named Kalum in the US.
- The 2020s were Kalum's strongest decade, averaging 20 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kalum has risen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kalum currently ranks #5,759 in the US and is holding steady.