Colum
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Colum first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 86 babies have been named Colum in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Colum is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,131 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,131
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Colum
Colum is a boy name .
Colum is currently ranked #21,131 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Colum include Col, Coy, Coie, and Colkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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