Girl nameCurrently #16,041 in the USSteady
Galena
//ɡəˈlinə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Galena'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.
Galena's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Galena |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Galena through the decades
- Galena peaked in 2022, when 8 babies were named Galena in the US.
- The 1900s were Galena's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Galena has risen 6% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Galena currently ranks #16,041 in the US and is holding steady.