UK boy's name
Kellum
Of Celtic origin, denoting a person associated with a church.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kellum is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kellum popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2007. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kellum. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kellum ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Kellum.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kellum as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kellum mean?
The given name Kellum traces its roots back to the ancient Germanic tribes of central Europe. It is believed to have originated as a combination of the Old Germanic words "kal" meaning "bald" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection". The name likely referred to someone with a shaved or bald head who wore a protective helmet, perhaps a warrior or soldier.
In the early medieval period, the name took on various spellings across different Germanic languages and dialects, such as Kellam, Kellem, and Kellum. It was particularly prevalent in the regions that are now parts of Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kellum can be found in the Frankish Annals, a historical chronicle from the 9th century AD. The text references a Frankish nobleman named Kellum who participated in a military campaign against the Vikings in the year 845.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Kellum appeared sporadically in various records and documents across Europe. Notable historical figures with this name include Kellum von Nürnberg (1275-1342), a German knight and landowner who fought in the Crusades, and Kellum Janssen (1510-1572), a Dutch artist known for his intricate woodcarvings.
During the Renaissance and Reformation periods, the name Kellum gained some popularity among Protestants in northern Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and Germany. One prominent individual from this era was Kellum Simonszoon (1580-1644), a Dutch theologian and author who wrote extensively on Calvinism and the Reformed tradition.
In the 17th century, Kellum Stake (1615-1687) was an English Puritan minister and one of the founders of the town of Haverhill, Massachusetts. He played a significant role in the early development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Another notable figure was Kellum van der Veer (1720-1798), a Dutch-American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later became a prominent landowner and community leader in New York.
While the name Kellum has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted across various cultures and time periods, primarily in areas with Germanic influences. Its unique blend of Old Germanic roots and meanings has given it a distinct place in the annals of Western onomastics.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kellum over time
The chart below shows babies named Kellum registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kellum, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kellum by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kellum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3779 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Kellum: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kellum in the UK right now?
In 2007, Kellum was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kellum most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Kellum in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kellum?
Of Celtic origin, denoting a person associated with a church.
How many people are called Kellum in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kellum across the 2 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.