How Many People Are Named Calen?
Complete statistics for the name Calen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Calen is a name with a very modern feel, used by only 2,628 people in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 125,571. It peaked in 2011 with 108 births and most Calens are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, material success, and personal power. People connected to this number tend to be natural leaders with a strong drive toward achievement and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 2,685 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Calen Through the Generations
The name Calen has a distinctly modern vibe, with 70% of those named Calen being under 30. This contrasts sharply with its relatively low total births of 2,685 across all time, indicating a recent surge in popularity. The peak year of 2011 saw 108 births, which is quite high compared to the average of just 108 per year since then. Interestingly, while there are 2,628 Calens alive today, the majority are still quite young, with only 810 aged 30-60 and none over 60. This declining trend suggests that while Calen remains a popular choice for parents, its popularity may be waning slightly.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Calen's Gaelic roots
📄 About the Name Calen
How Many People Have the Name Calen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,628 people in the United States currently share the name Calen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 125,571 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Calen a Common or Rare Name?
Calen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Calen Mean?
Calen means "Slender or fair" and comes from Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Calen in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Calen Most Popular?
The name Calen reached peak popularity in 2011, with 108 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Calen?
Approximately 2,628 people named Calen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,685. That works out to roughly 1 in 125,571 Americans.
Is Calen a rare name?
Calen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 125,571 Americans has this name.
What does the name Calen mean?
Calen means "Slender or fair" and comes from Gaelic origins.
Is Calen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Calen are male and 8% are female.
When was Calen most popular?
Calen peaked in 2011 with 108 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.