Will my child share the name Kalum with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Kalum per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kalum in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kalum becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kalum is declining: down 825 places since 2012, to #4,812 in 2017. It peaked at #535 in 1996.

Is Kalum a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kalum 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 Kalum a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Kalum is a distinctive choice, ranked #4812 in 2017. Your child is likely to be the only Kalum in their class.

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UK Rank 2017

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About the Name Kalum

Kalum has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1497 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #535 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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