Kalen
Kalen is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Slender or narrow; also associated with fair or beautiful.
Origin and history
Kalen is a modern given name with roots traced to Gaelic origins as a variant of Caelan, meaning slender, as well as Greek roots associated with beauty. It functions as a versatile unisex name in the United States. Though relatively uncommon, it has maintained a steady presence for American boys over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,629 babies in the United States have been named Kalen since 1880. It ranks #1825 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1481.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
- GA (7 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 705 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,214 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,282 |
| 2010-2019 | 810 |
| 2020-2029 | 450 |
Famous people named Kalen
- Kalen Damesi: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Kalen is often considered a variant of the Irish name Caelan or derived from the Greek element 'kalos' meaning beautiful.
- The name fits into the modern American naming trend featuring two-syllable names ending in the '-len' or '-den' sound.