Colm
How to say it: KULM · /ˈkʌlm/
Irish form of Latin Columba meaning 'dove' - traditional saint's name in Ireland and Scotland.
Colm was the 5,906th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 12 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #5,200 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #5,906 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 12 |
| Share of births | 1 in 276,278 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #5,200 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Colm peaked in the 2000s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colm is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish, Scottish Gaelic.
Ireland: #291.
Famous people named Colm
- Colm Tóibín (born 1955)Irish novelist and writer
- Colm Meaney (born 1953)Irish actor
- Colm Feore (born 1958)American-born Canadian actor
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