Total births
450
Boys' name · since 1974
Kalum
Kalum has 450 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5738
- among boys today
- 450
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Kalum currently ranks #5738 among boys' names in America, with 450 babies recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kalum has been recorded 450 times among boys since 1974, currently ranked #5738 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #5738 among boys today
- 450 born since 1974
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kalum is currently the #5738 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 450 born since 1974, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5738
- among boys today
- 450
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Kalum vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5738
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Kalum was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
30 babies were named Kalum in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Kalum compares
450 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kalum's all-time total is 23% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kalum | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 450 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kalum's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalum's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalum at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#5,738
Active since
1974
Kalum popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Kalum by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kalum's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Kalum births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
73 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s
2020s
123 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 167 births (37% of all-time use).
Kalum by state
Where Kalum concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Kalum's total US births 2.4%
Even split
11 of 450 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalum? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 450 babies named Kalum. Today it holds rank #5738 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 30 births.
When was Kalum most popular? ▼
Kalum was most popular in the 2010s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Kalum most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalum are Texas (11 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Kalum been used? ▼
Records for Kalum go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kalum? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaleb, Kale, Kalvin, Kalen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kalum's data
- Kalum's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (123) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kalums (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kalum
Nearby Names Like Kalum
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalum
Kaleb Boy
#279 86,649 births
Kale Boy
#5270 7,379 births
Kalvin Boy
#1785 6,726 births
Kalen Boy
#2050 4,629 births
Kalel Boy
#1125 4,400 births
Compare Kalum side by side: Kalum vs Kaleb Kalum vs Kale Kalum vs Kalvin
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Kalum
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kalum: #5738 Boys' Name - 450 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalum. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kalum draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.