boy's name
Calam
KAL-um (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 39
Calam is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Calam Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 17 |
How Popular Is Calam?
In 2006, Calam was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Calam
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Calam Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Calam over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Calam
- English KAL-um
Sibling Names for Calam
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Calam — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Calam
How popular is the name Calam?
In 2006, Calam was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Calam a girl's or a boy's name?
Calam is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Calam?
Calam has 2 syllables.
When was Calam most popular?
Calam peaked in 1996, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.