Calum
Calum is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Dove.
Origin and history
Calum is a Scottish Gaelic name derived from the Latin word columba, meaning dove. It is a traditional Scottish name that has seen a recent rise in popularity in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,506 babies in the United States have been named Calum since 1880. It ranks #2161 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #811.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 33 |
| 1990-2000 | 288 |
| 2000-2010 | 496 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,023 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,661 |
Famous people named Calum
- Calum Scott: Singer, Songwriter
- Calum Hood: Musician, Bassist
- Calum Chambers: Athlete, Footballer
Nicknames
Cal
Fun facts
- Calum is the Scottish Gaelic form of the Latin name Columba.
- Nearly half of all registered U.S. births for Calum since 1880 have occurred since 2020.