Boy · #150 in 2026

Callum

Name: Popularity of the name Callum in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Callum, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#150

Peak Rank

#150 (2026)

Total Babies

18K

5-Yr Trend

+159%

2021

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8980

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Callum

Callum first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 2,379 Callums were born — ranking #150 that year. As of 2026, Callum ranks #150 for baby boys with 2,379 births, rising sharply (+159% over the past five years). In total, more than 18K Callums have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Callum

Phonetically similar names — useful when Callum is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Calum
Kalam
Calam
Kallam
Calim
Column
Collum
Callen
Callan
Colum
Killam
Collumn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Callum

What does the name Callum mean?

Callum is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Callum in 2026?

In 2026, Callum ranks #150 among boys' names in the U.S., with 2,379 babies given the name that year.

When was Callum most popular?

Callum reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #150 that year with 2,379 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Callum most popular?

Callum has historically been most popular in Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Callum.

Is Callum a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Callum is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Callum?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Callum include Delbert, Elliot, Donnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Callum

Callum is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 18K births in the dataset. Callum's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #150. Use the chart and map above to compare Callum's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.