Calem
2 countries#6803 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Calem was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
437 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #6803 · peaked in 2009 with 21 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
51 births recorded 1996–2011 · peaked in 1996 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
51 births recorded 1996–2011 · peaked in 1996 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Calem’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7427 | — |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↓746 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↑2686 |
| 2009 | #4582 | ↑905 |
| 2010 | #5741 | ↓1159 |
| 2011 | #5675 | ↑66 |
| 2012 | #5256 | ↑419 |
| 2013 | #5659 | ↓403 |
| 2014 | #5485 | ↑174 |
| 2015 | #6324 | ↓839 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↓402 |
| 2017 | #8140 | ↓1414 |
| 2018 | #7136 | ↑1004 |
| 2019 | #5555 | ↑1581 |
| 2020 | #10605 | ↓5050 |
| 2021 | #6698 | ↑3907 |
| 2022 | #5215 | ↑1483 |
| 2023 | #5075 | ↑140 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↓2182 |
| 2025 | #6803 | ↑454 |
Frequently asked questions about Calem
Is Calem a popular name?
Yes — Calem currently ranks #6803 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Calem more common for boys or girls?
Calem is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Calem most popular?
Calem peaked in 2009 in United States, with 21 recorded births that year.
Is Calem rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Calem’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5845 in 1977 to #6803 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Calem?
At least 488 babies have been recorded with the name Calem across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Calem popular in more than one country?
Yes — Calem appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Calem?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Calem include Buster.
Similar names right now
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