Galen
- Pronunciation
- [Ga-len]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Tranquil
- Origin
- Gaelic
Galen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 16,476 baby boys have been named Galen. The name peaked in 1949 with 433 US births that year (rank #329). In 2024, ranked #2753 nationally — 2,424 places below its 1949 peak.
Top States for Galen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Galen births are: Pennsylvania (1,427), California (1,233), Kansas (1,047).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Galen
If you like Galen's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Galen's exact length and starting letter: Gabal, Gabor, Gabra, Gadwa, Gaige.
Quick Facts About Galen
Variant Forms
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Compare Galen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Galen against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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