Callum Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Callum is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Callum?
Callum is spelled C-A-L-L-U-M. The name has 6 letters.
Callum at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Callum is derived from the Latin name “Columba,” meaning “dove.”
- Origin
- Callum is commonly associated with Scottish and Gaelic origins, reflecting a linguistic adaptation of the Latin “Columba.”
- Pronunciation
- KAL-um · 2 syllables
Callum Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,917
Recorded Births8
Rank#118
Recorded Births2,995
- Girls usage rose 4,376 places to #10,917 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 40 places to #118 and recorded 729 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Callum Mean?
Callum is derived from the Latin name “Columba,” meaning “dove.”
Origin: Callum is commonly associated with Scottish and Gaelic origins, reflecting a linguistic adaptation of the Latin “Columba.”
How Do You Pronounce Callum?
PronunciationKAL-um
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Callum?
- History
- The name Callum has been used primarily in Scotland and is linked to early Christian symbolism through the meaning of “dove.”
Callum Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 8 | #10,917 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,995 | #118 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,266 | #158 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,645 | #221 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,417 | #249 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,264 | #273 |
| 2020 | Boys | 968 | #336 |
| 2019 | Boys | 671 | #449 |
| 2018 | Boys | 493 | #558 |
| 2017 | Boys | 433 | #608 |
| 2016 | Boys | 349 | #706 |
| 2015 | Boys | 369 | #685 |
| 2014 | Boys | 327 | #732 |
| 2013 | Boys | 287 | #782 |
| 2012 | Boys | 275 | #807 |
| 2011 | Boys | 253 | #846 |
| 2010 | Boys | 250 | #845 |
| 2009 | Boys | 240 | #879 |
| 2008 | Boys | 205 | #974 |
| 2007 | Boys | 168 | #1,088 |
When Was Callum Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
2,995 recorded births
National rank #118
2024 · Boys
2,266 recorded births
National rank #158
2023 · Boys
1,645 recorded births
National rank #221
2022 · Boys
1,417 recorded births
National rank #249
Where Callum Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #38 | 30 |
| NE | #49 | 40 |
| RI | #52 | 17 |
| ME | #54 | 19 |
| VT | #57 | 8 |
| MA | #59 | 105 |
| ID | #60 | 32 |
| WI | #61 | 87 |