boy name
Callum
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#118 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Callum in the US, 1880–2025
Callum first appears in US records in 1983. It peaked in 2025, when 2,995 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,995.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Callum popular?
Near its peak Callum is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 10,555 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,707 | |
| 2000s | 1,324 | |
| 1990s | 421 | |
| 1980s | 44 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Callum a boy or a girl name?
Callum is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Callum a popular name right now?
Callum is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Callum?
In 2025, Callum ranked #118 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Callum most popular?
Callum was most popular in 2025, when about 2,995 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.