Kalen
boy name#2077 in 2025Kalen entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #858 in 1998, ranks #2077 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
#2077
rank today
#858
peak (1998)
71
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3037 |
| 1960s | #3254 |
| 1970s | #3173 |
| 1980s | #1207 |
| 1990s | #1032 |
| 2000s | #1223 |
| 2010s | #1886 |
| 2020s | #2035 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kalen has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,500 people named Kalen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kalen alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kalen in 2025?
- Kalen ranks #2077 among US boy names in 2025, with 71 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kalen most popular?
- Kalen peaked in 1998, reaching #858 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kalen with classmates?
- Kalen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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