Cullen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKUL-en / /ˈkʌl.ən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'cub'; English: 'descendant of the hound
Historical & Cultural Background
Cullen is derived from the Irish surname O'Cuileann, which means 'descendant of Cuileann'. The name has historical roots in Ireland and has been used as both a first name and a surname. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century. The name is often associated with nature and animals, particularly in its Irish context.
Trend Summary
Cullen has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cullan
- Cullin
International Variants
- Cullen (English)
Famous people named Cullen
Cullen Hightower was an American politician known for his service in the state legislature.
Cullen Jones is an American swimmer who won two Olympic medals in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay.
Fictional characters named Cullen
Cullen Bohannon is a character in the television series 'Hell on Wheels', known for his role as a former Confederate soldier.
Cullen is a character in the 'Twilight' series, part of the vampire family known for their unique abilities.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cullen was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cullen has ranked as high as #739 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Cullen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cullen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 14 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| TN | 11 | |
| MS | 10 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| AL | 8 | |
| SC | 8 | |
| LA | 8 | |
| MA | 8 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 9 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1915 | 35 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 42 |
| 1922 | 39 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 37 |
| 1926 | 34 |
| 1927 | 32 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 31 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 34 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 20 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 33 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 37 |
| 1960 | 39 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 33 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 39 |
| 1969 | 50 |
| 1970 | 62 |
| 1971 | 53 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 77 |
| 1975 | 58 |
| 1976 | 72 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 77 |
| 1979 | 99 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 102 |
| 1982 | 89 |
| 1983 | 97 |
| 1984 | 90 |
| 1985 | 100 |
| 1986 | 122 |
| 1987 | 146 |
| 1988 | 162 |
| 1989 | 177 |
| 1990 | 166 |
| 1991 | 198 |
| 1992 | 293 |
| 1993 | 337 |
| 1994 | 301 |
| 1995 | 400 |
| 1996 | 392 |
| 1997 | 405 |
| 1998 | 374 |
| 1999 | 353 |
| 2000 | 363 |
| 2001 | 336 |
| 2002 | 318 |
| 2003 | 284 |
| 2004 | 270 |
| 2005 | 278 |
| 2006 | 260 |
| 2007 | 286 |
| 2008 | 283 |
| 2009 | 562 |
| 2010 | 679 |
| 2011 | 568 |
| 2012 | 473 |
| 2013 | 447 |
| 2014 | 447 |
| 2015 | 492 |
| 2016 | 529 |
| 2017 | 556 |
| 2018 | 464 |
| 2019 | 411 |
| 2020 | 370 |
| 2021 | 342 |
| 2022 | 258 |
| 2023 | 219 |
| 2024 | 187 |