Calem Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-lum / /ˈkeɪ.ləm/Hebrew; Irish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'the one who is blessed'; Irish: 'victorious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Calem is derived from the Hebrew name 'Kalem', which means 'the one who is blessed'. In Irish culture, it is associated with the meaning 'victorious'. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is relatively modern and has gained attention in recent years as a unique alternative to more traditional names.
Trend Summary
Calem has been emerging as a unique name choice in the United States, with a modest increase in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kalem
International Variants
- Calem (English)
Famous people named Calem
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Calem was first seen in the United States in 1977. Calem has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Calem has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Calem
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 10 |