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Callam

Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Callam: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1996.

A cherished Scottish variant of the name Calum, Callam ultimately draws from the Latin *columba*, meaning ‘dove’—a symbol of peace that links back to the sixth‑century Irish saint Columba. While no globally famous historical figure bears the exact spelling Callam, the name shares its roots with the celebrated Columba himself, whose missionary work in Iona shaped early Scottish Christianity. The etymological connection also appears in place names such as the Isle of Colonsay, possibly named after the same saint. This spelling offers a distinctive twist on the more common Callum, and remains a steady favourite in Scotland, where its gentle meaning continues to appeal to parents seeking a name both traditional and quietly distinctive.

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19964 babies
Latest (2004)
#4903 babies
Total births
7since 1996
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1996 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).