Calem
Every Calem since 1977 — 437 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calem
Calem is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,873 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 437 American babies have been named Calem. Its peak came in 2009, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,873 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,339 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,102 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,248 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,769 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,818 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,598 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,203 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,265 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,792 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,389 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,516 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,704 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,283 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,705 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,779 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,604 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,527 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,281 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,509 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,853 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,539 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,603 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,551 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,722 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,383 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,477 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,891 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calem in 2025?
Calem ranked #6,873 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calem?
437 babies have been named Calem in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calem most popular?
Calem peaked in 2009, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Calem a boy or girl name?
Calem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calem rising or falling?
Calem has been roughly stable over the past decade.