How Many People Are Named Colm?

Complete statistics for the name Colm: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Colm
Very Rare
Irish

Colm, an Irish name meaning 'dove', is very rare in the US, with only 1 in 524,245 Americans having this name. That's just 629 people today, making it truly unique. The majority, 70%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~629
Living in US
1 in 524,245
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dove
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Gentle Peaceful Wise
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are known for their deep thinkers and introspective nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,454
Worldwide Bearers
#38,643
Global Rank
🇮🇪 Ireland
10,946
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
4,973
🇬🇧 England
1,324
🇺🇸 United States
905
🇦🇺 Australia
356
🇨🇦 Canada
232
🇬🇧 Scotland
129
🇳🇿 New Zealand
84
🇹🇭 Thailand
51
🇳🇱 Netherlands
47

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
629 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
453
Would be under 30 (70%)
183
Would be 30–60 (28%)
14
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 650 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Colm Through the Generations

Colm has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2007 when 28 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Colm are young, with 453 under 30 and 183 between 30 and 60. Only 14 are over 60, showing how this name is embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 8
Massachusetts 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Colm

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Colm's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Colm

How Many People Have the Name Colm?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 629 people in the United States currently share the name Colm. That works out to roughly 1 in every 524,245 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Colm a Common or Rare Name?

Colm 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.

What Does the Name Colm Mean?

Colm means "dove" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Colm in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Colm Most Popular?

The name Colm reached peak popularity in 2007, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Colm?

Approximately 629 people named Colm live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 650. That works out to roughly 1 in 524,245 Americans.

Is Colm a rare name?

Colm is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 524,245 Americans has this name.

What does the name Colm mean?

Colm means "dove" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Colm more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Colm are male and 0% are female.

When was Colm most popular?

Colm peaked in 2007 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US629
All-Time Births650
1 in X1 in 524,245
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2007
World Rank#38,643
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.