UK boy's name
Caylum
A masculine name derived from the Greek "kalos" meaning beautiful.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caylum is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Caylum popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2960, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 12 births.
This profile covers 98 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Caylum. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caylum ranked #2960 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 12 boys were registered as Caylum.
- • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caylum as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2960
2020
Births in 2020
6
Latest year
Peak year
2008
12 births
Estimated living
97
2026
Meaning
What does Caylum mean?
The name Caylum is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It appears to be a blend of the names Caleb and Aylum, though its exact origins are uncertain. Some suggest it may have been inspired by the Gaelic word "caol," meaning "slender" or "narrow."
While the name Caylum itself is new, its components have deeper roots. The name Caleb is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew word "kelev," meaning "dog" or "faithful." It first appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of the Israelite spies sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land.
Aylum, on the other hand, is a variation of the Arabic name Ayyub, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name Job. Job was a righteous man in the Old Testament who endured great suffering but remained faithful to God.
The earliest recorded use of the name Caylum appears to be in the late 1990s, though it did not become widely popular until the 2000s. One of the earliest notable individuals with the name was Caylum Chaffey, a Canadian actor born in 1994.
Another famous Caylum is Caylum Cullen, a British singer and musician born in 1992. He was a finalist on the British reality show The X Factor in 2010.
In the realm of sports, Caylum Barkhuizen is a South African professional rugby player born in 1996. He currently plays for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup and the Lions in the United Rugby Championship.
Caylum Hamill is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Essendon Bombers in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was born in 1996 and made his AFL debut in 2017.
Caylum Ruscoe is a British actor best known for his role as Jake Spencer in the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale. He was born in 2001 and has been a part of the show since 2014.
While the name Caylum is still relatively uncommon, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its unique blend of traditional names and modern flair has appealed to many parents seeking a distinctive name for their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caylum over time
The chart below shows babies named Caylum registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Caylum, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2020, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caylum by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caylum was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2960 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3826 | 30 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2956 | 45 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2040 | 17 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Caylum
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Caylum: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caylum in the UK right now?
In 2020, Caylum was ranked #2960 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Caylum most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 12 babies registered as Caylum in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caylum?
A masculine name derived from the Greek "kalos" meaning beautiful.
How many people are called Caylum in the UK?
A total of 98 babies have been registered as Caylum across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.