Kalum Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-lum / /ˈkeɪ.ləm/Irish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: dove; Scottish: a variant of Calum, meaning dove
Historical & Cultural Background
Kalum is a variant of the name Calum, which has roots in both Irish and Scottish cultures. The name is often associated with Saint Columba, an important figure in early Christianity in Scotland. In modern times, Kalum has gained popularity as a unique spelling variation. It reflects a trend towards creative name adaptations.
Trend Summary
Kalum has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, reflecting a broader trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Calum
- Callum
International Variants
- Calum (Scottish)
- Colm (Irish)
- Columba (Latin)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalum was first seen in the United States in 1974. Kalum has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kalum has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalum (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 16 |