Callum
Peaked at #159 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1983, Callum has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Callum — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#9092
in 2023
Current rank
#15678
in 2024
Years tracked
4
2021–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 2021, Callum reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #9092 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 3 years of data, its rank has slipped from #11312 (2021) to #15678 (2024) — a 28% drop.
As of 2024, Callum ranks #15678 nationally for girls, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #15,678 | 5 |
| 2023 | #9,092 | 11 |
| 2022 | #13,917 | 6 |
| 2021 | #11,312 | 8 |
Callum — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#159
in 2024
Current rank
#159
in 2024
Years tracked
42
1983–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1983, Callum reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #159 nationally with 2,258 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #732 (2014) to #159 (2024) — a 78% improvement.
As of 2024, Callum ranks #159 nationally for boys, with 2,258 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #159 | 2,258 |
| 2023 | #222 | 1,643 |
| 2022 | #249 | 1,417 |
| 2021 | #273 | 1,264 |
| 2020 | #336 | 967 |
| 2019 | #448 | 671 |
| 2018 | #558 | 493 |
| 2017 | #609 | 433 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Callum most popular?
Callum was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #159 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Callum becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Callum?
At least 13,076 babies have been recorded with the name Callum in the US since 1983, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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