Gailen
boy nameGailen entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2123 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2123
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3847 |
| 1920s | #3681 |
| 1930s | #3307 |
| 1940s | #2496 |
| 1950s | #3265 |
| 1960s | #4057 |
| 1990s | #9015 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Gailen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gailen alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gailen in 2025?
- Gailen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gailen most popular?
- Gailen peaked in 1949, reaching #2123 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gailen with classmates?
- Gailen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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