How Many People Are Named Callum?
Complete statistics for the name Callum: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Callum, a very rare male name, stands out with just 12,961 people bearing it in the US, making up 1 in 25,461 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of those named Callum being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by a strong sense of responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 13,076 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Callum Through the Generations
Callum has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 2,263 births, marking it as a rising star among names. The average age of people named Callum is 8, indicating its recent rise in usage. With 12,807 under 30 and only 269 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Callum is favored by younger parents, contributing to its status as a trendy choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Callum's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Callum
How Many People Have the Name Callum?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 627 people in the United States currently share the name Callum. That works out to roughly 1 in every 528,627 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Callum a Common or Rare Name?
Callum is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Callum in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Callum Most Popular?
The name Callum reached peak popularity in 2024, with 2,263 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Callum?
Approximately 627 people named Callum live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 627. That works out to roughly 1 in 528,627 Americans.
Is Callum a rare name?
Callum is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 528,627 Americans has this name.
What does the name Callum mean?
The meaning and origin of Callum are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Callum more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Callum are male and 0% are female.
When was Callum most popular?
Callum peaked in 2024 with 2,263 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.