Kallum
Boy name · 63 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kallum: 63 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2008.
A modern Scottish variant of Callum, Kallum traces its roots to the Latin *columba*, meaning "dove"—a symbol of peace and gentleness that has made the name a lasting favourite in Scotland. Notable bearers include English rugby league star Kallum Watkins, who captains the Leeds Rhinos, and Kallum Higginbotham, the Scottish rugby union player. The name shares its etymological heritage with the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka, though no direct place connection to Scotland exists. While Callum has long been a staple north of the border, the spelling with a K gained popularity from the 1980s onwards, offering a crisp, distinctive twist without straying from the original's soft, melodic sound.
Boy 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20087 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7013 babies
- Total births
- 63since 1998
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 22%vs prior 5y