Lum
Pronunciation: [ l-UHM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lum first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 27 babies have been named Lum in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lum is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,266 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,266
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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French origin
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About the Name Lum
Lum is a boy name .
Lum is currently ranked #28,266 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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