How Many People Are Named Galen?
17,036
people in the United States are named Galen
1 in 19,664 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2018
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0051%
Of US population
Peak Year
1949
441 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
GAY-lən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Modern form of the Greek name Γαληνος (Galenos), which meant "calm" from Greek γαληνη (galene). It was borne by a 2nd-century BC Greco-Roman physician who contributed to anatomy and medicine. In modern times the name is occasionally given in his honour.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 60.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1889 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
1,427
California
1,243
Kansas
1,047
Ohio
816
Iowa
682
Texas
634
Illinois
478
Minnesota
447
Missouri
429
Maine
372
💡 Fun Facts About "Galen"
- 47 babies were named Galen in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1949
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1889
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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