Galen
girl nameGalen entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #2352 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#2352
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4342 |
| 1940s | #3710 |
| 1950s | #4434 |
| 1960s | #5637 |
| 1970s | #7329 |
| 1980s | #6798 |
| 1990s | #5784 |
| 2000s | #12478 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Galen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Galen alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Galen in 2025?
- Galen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Galen most popular?
- Galen peaked in 1943, reaching #2352 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Galen with classmates?
- Galen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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