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Kellum

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEL-um /ˈkɛl.əm/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Kellum (also Killam), a habitational name from places such as Kilham, tied to Old English elements often read as 'at the kilns'. A surname name we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Kellum comes from an English place name, often read 'at the kilns' (said 'KEL-um').

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MeaningFrom the English surname Kellum (also Killam), a habitational name from places such as Kilham, tied to Old English elements often read as 'at the kilns'. A surname name we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#13005 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 86

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kellum is an English surname (also spelled Killam), a habitational name from places such as Kilham, whose Old English roots are often read as 'at the kilns'. As a first name it reads modern and surname-style. A tidy two-beat pick (said 'KEL-um').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Kellum is an English surname from place names such as Kilham, tied to Old English elements often read as 'at the kilns' — a surname name we note (said 'KEL-um').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Kellum — English surname; place name 'at the kilns'

Variations

KillamKellamCallum

Nicknames

Kel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kellum mean?

Kellum is an English surname from place names such as Kilham, often read as 'at the kilns'.

How do you pronounce Kellum?

It's said KEL-um /ˈkɛl.əm/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kellum a boy or girl name?

Kellum is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kellum?

Kellum is a rare name in the U.S.