Callum
Meaning: Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope
Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #150
Total births: 3,101
History: Callum surged in the 2000s as Celtic names gained popularity in Australia. The Scottish/Irish meaning 'dove' connects to Australia's deep Celtic heritage. Callum represents the enduring Scottish-Irish influence on Australian culture.
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| Current rank (2012) | #99 |
| Babies named Callum in 2012 | 111 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,101 |
| Peak year | 1998 (194 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #51 |
| Years in records | 1990–2012 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 28 spots |
Frequently asked about Callum
What does the name Callum mean?
Callum means “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope” from Scottish Gaelic/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Callum?
Callum has Scottish Gaelic/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope”.
How popular is Callum in Australia?
Callum ranked #99 in Australia in 2012 — given to 111 babies that year.
When was Callum most popular?
Callum peaked in 1998 with 194 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Callum a boy or girl name?
Callum is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Callums in registered births are male.
Is the name Callum rising or falling in popularity?
Callum has fallen 28 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #71 in 2007 to #99 in 2012.
How long has Callum been recorded in Australia?
Callum appears in birth records in Australia across 23 years — from 1990 through 2012.