Boy nameCurrently #2,747 in the USSteady
Calen
2 syllablesPeak year: 20115 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Calen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Calen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Calen |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 62 |
| 1986 | 48 |
| 1987 | 73 |
| 1988 | 55 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 42 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1993 | 56 |
| 1994 | 66 |
| 1995 | 64 |
| 1996 | 66 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 55 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 74 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 69 |
| 2006 | 82 |
| 2007 | 98 |
| 2008 | 85 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 96 |
| 2011 | 108 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2013 | 79 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 47 |
Calen through the decades
- Calen peaked in 2011, when 108 babies were named Calen in the US.
- The 2000s were Calen's strongest decade, averaging 75 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Calen has fallen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Calen currently ranks #2,747 in the US and is holding steady.