Gaylen
Gaylen is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, or serene.
Origin and history
Gaylen is a masculine variant of the name Galen, derived from the Greek name Galenos meaning calm or serene. It saw modest use in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become rare in recent years. It shares its historical roots with the famous ancient Roman physician Galen.
Popularity in the United States
2,025 babies in the United States have been named Gaylen since 1880. It ranks #2863 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (32.2 %)
- UT (18.8 %)
- MN (14.7 %)
- NE (9.8 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 130 |
| 1930-1940 | 272 |
| 1940-1950 | 466 |
| 1950-1960 | 568 |
| 1960-1970 | 295 |
| 1970-1980 | 159 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gaylen
- Gaylen Ross: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- Gaylen evolved as a modern phonetic spelling variation of the classical name Galen.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.