Calem
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calem first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 424 babies have been named Calem in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calem is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,885 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,885
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Calem
Calem is a boy name .
Calem is currently ranked #8,885 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calem include Cal, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calem include Caleb, Calen, Cale . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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