boy's name
Lum
LOOM
- Origin Albanian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 498
Lum is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1961 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Lum is a name of Albanian origin.
- Peaked in 1884, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lum Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 105 |
| 1890s | 71 |
| 1900s | 50 |
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 56 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lum?
In 1961, Lum was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Lum Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lum
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lum Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lum over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lum
- Pronunciation LOOM
Sibling Names for Lum
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lum — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lum
How popular is the name Lum?
In 1961, Lum was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lum a girl's or a boy's name?
Lum is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lum?
Lum has 1 syllable.
When was Lum most popular?
Lum peaked in 1884, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.