Is Kalen a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Kalen is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Kalen?

It’s currently ranked #850 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Kalen?

KAY-len · IPA: //ˈkeɪ.lən//

Kalen Unisex

Popularity: #850 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-len / /ˈkeɪ.lən/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: slender; English: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

Kalen is a name that has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is derived from the word 'caol,' meaning slender. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century.

Trend Summary

Kalen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the 1990s.

Variants

Cailin
Kaelan

International Variants

Caelan (Irish)
Kailen (English)

Famous people named Kalen

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Fictional characters named Kalen

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Sibling Suggestions

Kieran Caden Aiden Liam Shane

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kalen was first seen in the United States in 1959. Kalen has ranked as high as #1096 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kalen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kalen (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
FL	8	38%
CA	7	33%
TN	6	29%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1959	8
1961	7
1962	5
1963	8
1964	12
1965	9
1966	6
1967	5
1968	9
1970	8
1971	7
1974	12
1975	8
1976	14
1977	11
1978	22
1979	17
1980	31
1981	38
1982	52
1983	50
1984	61
1985	83
1986	89
1987	106
1988	95
1989	100
1990	104
1991	76
1992	130
1993	133
1994	121
1995	141
1996	110
1997	109
1998	169
1999	121
2000	120
2001	133
2002	115
2003	144
2004	122
2005	120
2006	118
2007	147
2008	123
2009	140
2010	125
2011	106
2012	86
2013	84
2014	78
2015	66
2016	66
2017	52
2018	67
2019	80
2020	65
2021	100
2022	82
2023	56
2024	74