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 his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kalum becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kalum has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1497 places in the last five years. Its peak was #535 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4812

Kalum

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

#4812

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.