Calum is a distinctive choice, ranked #1675 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Calum in their class.
Calum has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 483 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #91 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.
Calum is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #906, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Common questions about the name Calum
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Calum
Likely around 1 other Calum in the class
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
Rank · SSA official data
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