Boy nameCurrently #8,252 in the USRising
Whalen
//ˈweɪlən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
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Whalen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Whalen |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Whalen through the decades
- Whalen peaked in 2021, when 14 babies were named Whalen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Whalen has risen 48% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Whalen currently ranks #8,252 in the US and is on the rise.