Lum
boy nameLum entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #450 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#450
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #621 |
| 1890s | #802 |
| 1900s | #1005 |
| 1910s | #2607 |
| 1920s | #2678 |
| 1930s | #2855 |
| 1940s | #2971 |
| 1950s | #3627 |
| 1960s | #4065 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Lum are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Lum alive today was born around 1917, making them about 108 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lum in 2025?
- Lum is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lum most popular?
- Lum peaked in 1884, reaching #450 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lum with classmates?
- Lum will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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