Kalen
- Pronunciation
- [Ka-len]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Irish/Celtic Name Meaning "Warrior."
- Origin
- Celtic
Kalen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,556 baby boys have been named Kalen. The name peaked in 1998 with 169 US births that year (rank #859). In 2024, ranked #2044 nationally — 1,185 places below its 1998 peak.
Top States for Kalen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kalen births are: California (408), Texas (324), Illinois (143).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Kalen
If you like Kalen's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kalen's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kalen
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caelan | Victorious People. | Female | Celtic |
| Kaelin | Variant Of Kay And Kayla. Keeper Of The Keys: Pure. | Female | English |
| Kalan | Variant Of Kay And Kayla. Keeper Of The Keys: Pure. | Female | English |
| Kalin | Variant Of Kay And Kayla. Keeper Of The Keys: Pure. | Female | English |
| Kellen | Swamp | Male | German |
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Compare Kalen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kalen against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).