How popular is the name Colum in 2025?

Colum is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Colum most popular?

Colum peaked in 1972, reaching #4986 among US boy names.

Colum will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Colum entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #4986 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#4986

peak (1972)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Colum are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Colum alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Colum in 2025?: Colum is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Colum most popular?: Colum peaked in 1972, reaching #4986 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Colum with classmates?: Colum will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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