Galen
boy name#4396 in 2025Galen entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #329 in 1949, ranks #4396 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
#4396
rank today
#329
peak (1949)
23
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #878 |
| 1890s | #987 |
| 1900s | #1036 |
| 1910s | #782 |
| 1920s | #621 |
| 1930s | #498 |
| 1940s | #413 |
| 1950s | #429 |
| 1960s | #557 |
| 1970s | #649 |
| 1980s | #724 |
| 1990s | #922 |
| 2000s | #1791 |
| 2010s | #2595 |
| 2020s | #3074 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Galen has been most popular in CA, IN, NY.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Galen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Galen alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 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 ranks #4396 among US boy names in 2025, with 23 babies given the name.
- When was the name Galen most popular?
- Galen peaked in 1949, reaching #329 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Galen with classmates?
- Galen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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