Calen

Boy name

Calen has been given to 2,720 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 2011.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,720

Peak year

2011 (108 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

▼ -43%

Gender split

8% girls / 92% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Calen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Calebboy

325,003 babies since 1880

Cadenboy

72,993 babies since 1979

Jalenboy

42,547 babies since 1976

Galenboy

17,060 babies since 1889

Callenboy

10,105 babies since 1954

Carengirl

9,560 babies since 1925

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FAQ

How popular is the name Calen?

Calen has been given to 2,720 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Calen peak?

Calen peaked in 2011, when 108 babies were given the name.

Is Calen a girl or boy name?

Calen is primarily a boy name (92% of babies named Calen are boys).

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