Galen
Male name · ↓ Falling
6,139
Total Births
1949
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1889
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Galen
Galen is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 6,139 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 13 births |
| 1890s | 17 births |
| 1900s | 41 births |
| 1910s | 317 births |
| 1920s | 496 births |
| 1930s | 609 births |
| 1940s | 1,019 births |
| 1950s | 1,193 births |
| 1960s | 773 births |
| 1970s | 648 births |
| 1980s | 598 births |
| 1990s | 415 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Galen?
Galen has been given to 6,139 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1949 with 183 births that year.
Is Galen a boy or girl name?
Galen is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Galen most popular?
Galen was most popular in 1949, when 183 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Galen?
Galen first appeared in US records in 1889.