Calum
Origin
Scottish
Syllables
2
Peak era
2020s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
“Scottish Gaelic form of Columba, meaning 'dove'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2020s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Calum peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Calum
Most people given the name Calum in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Calum deep dive
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