Unisex nameCurrently #2,044 in the USSteady
Kalen
//ˈkeɪlən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kalen'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.
Kalen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kalen |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 70 |
| 1984 | 82 |
| 1985 | 107 |
| 1986 | 119 |
| 1987 | 140 |
| 1988 | 139 |
| 1989 | 140 |
| 1990 | 138 |
| 1991 | 122 |
| 1992 | 174 |
| 1993 | 193 |
| 1994 | 185 |
| 1995 | 184 |
| 1996 | 157 |
| 1997 | 161 |
| 1998 | 226 |
| 1999 | 176 |
| 2000 | 173 |
| 2001 | 181 |
| 2002 | 166 |
| 2003 | 183 |
| 2004 | 151 |
| 2005 | 164 |
| 2006 | 155 |
| 2007 | 180 |
| 2008 | 159 |
| 2009 | 160 |
| 2010 | 144 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 104 |
| 2013 | 104 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 81 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2022 | 87 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 74 |
Kalen through the decades
- Kalen peaked in 1998, when 226 babies were named Kalen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kalen has fallen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kalen currently ranks #2,044 in the US and is holding steady.