Callum
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Callum
Callum is a gentle, charming name of Scottish origin, that is a popular choice across the UK. In the US, it was a rare option until the late 2000s, however, since 2017 it's been rising up the ranks. Complete with easy, breezy and cool nickname Cal, it climbed more than 60 places in the US in 2024, placing it just outside the Top 150.
Callum for boys#118 US
The name was derived from the Latin Columba, a unisex given name meaning "dove", which in turn made it popular among early Christians because the dove is a symbol of purity, peace and the Holy Spirit. St. Columba was one of the most influential of the early Celtic saints for building a monastery on the Scottish island of Iona, and essentially bringing Christianity to Scotland.
While Callum can be considered a spiritual choice then, the symbolism is subtle, making the name more versatile and accessible. Doves represent peace more broadly after all.
Also spelled as Calum, other variations include the Irish Colm and Colman, the German Koloman, and the Scottish Malcolm.
Callum for girls#11126 US
Callum is virtually unused for girls in the US, but we could easily see it fitting in with other boy names for girls such as Elliot, Asher, and August.
Pronounced KAL-um.
As of October 2026, Callum ranked #118 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #8.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #732 | 327 | 170.2 |
| 2015 | #685 | 369 | 192.5 |
| 2016 | #706 | 349 | 183.9 |
| 2017 | #609 | 433 | 233.9 |
| 2018 | #558 | 493 | 271.5 |
| 2019 | #448 | 671 | 374 |
| 2020 | #336 | 967 | 560.2 |
| 2021 | #273 | 1,264 | 722.5 |
| 2022 | #249 | 1,417 | 811.6 |
| 2023 | #222 | 1,643 | 960.5 |
| 2024 | #159 | 2,258 | 1,310.6 |
| 2025 | #118 | 2,995 | 1,753.4 |
World rankings
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