Will my child share the name Kallum with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Kallum per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kallum in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kallum becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kallum is declining: down 1,859 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #194 in 1998.

Is Kallum a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kallum is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kallum a popular baby name in the United States?

Kallum does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kallum

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Kallum is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kallum in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kallum

Kallum has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 936 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #194 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kallum is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kallum in their class.