How Many People Are Named Kalum?
Complete statistics for the name Kalum: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kalum is a very rare name for boys, with only 420 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 786,299 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 83% of those named Kalum being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 427 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kalum Through the Generations
Kalum emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining popularity until its peak in 2014 with 30 births. Since then, it's seen a steady rise, with most of its bearers falling under the age of 30. The name's current trend suggests it's becoming increasingly popular among younger parents, with 355 individuals under 30 compared to 72 aged between 30 and 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kalum's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kalum
How Many People Have the Name Kalum?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 420 people in the United States currently share the name Kalum. That works out to roughly 1 in every 786,299 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kalum a Common or Rare Name?
Kalum 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 Kalum Mean?
Kalum means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kalum in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kalum Most Popular?
The name Kalum reached peak popularity in 2014, with 30 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 Kalum?
Approximately 420 people named Kalum live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 427. That works out to roughly 1 in 786,299 Americans.
Is Kalum a rare name?
Kalum is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 786,299 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kalum mean?
Kalum means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kalum more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kalum are male and 0% are female.
When was Kalum most popular?
Kalum peaked in 2014 with 30 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.