Kalum
4 countries#4396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kalum was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
450 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #4396 · peaked in 2014 with 30 births
Most common in: Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
378 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 1996 with 35 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
354 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 1996 with 32 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
17 births recorded 1996–2008 · peaked in 2006 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
7 births recorded 2008–2009 · peaked in 2009 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kalum’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #10662 | — |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↑2489 |
| 2008 | #6763 | ↑1410 |
| 2009 | #8310 | ↓1547 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↑1223 |
| 2011 | #8767 | ↓1680 |
| 2012 | #7050 | ↑1717 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↑447 |
| 2014 | #3532 | ↑3071 |
| 2015 | #5289 | ↓1757 |
| 2016 | #5789 | ↓500 |
| 2017 | #4746 | ↑1043 |
| 2018 | #4610 | ↑136 |
| 2019 | #4480 | ↑130 |
| 2020 | #3734 | ↑746 |
| 2021 | #4247 | ↓513 |
| 2022 | #4850 | ↓603 |
| 2023 | #6897 | ↓2047 |
| 2024 | #5659 | ↑1238 |
| 2025 | #4396 | ↑1263 |
Frequently asked questions about Kalum
Is Kalum a popular name?
Yes — Kalum currently ranks #4396 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kalum more common for boys or girls?
Kalum is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kalum most popular?
Kalum peaked in 2014 in United States, with 30 recorded births that year.
Is Kalum rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kalum’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5227 in 1974 to #4396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kalum?
At least 828 babies have been recorded with the name Kalum across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kalum popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kalum appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kalum?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kalum include Kanoa, Kari.
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