How Many People Are Named Gailen?
Complete statistics for the name Gailen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gailen, a very rare male name, is held by just 111 people in the US, making up 1 in 2,975,390 Americans. The majority of those named Gailen are over 60, with only three under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 82All 256 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: 1951Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gailen Through the Generations
Gailen, a name that has seen its peak in 1951 with 15 births, has maintained a stable presence through the decades. Today, there are 111 people named Gailen living in the US, with the average age being 82. This age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 251 individuals over 60, compared to just five aged 30 to 60, and none under 30. This pattern suggests that Gailen is a name deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to the older generation.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gailen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gailen
How Many People Have the Name Gailen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 111 people in the United States currently share the name Gailen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,975,390 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gailen a Common or Rare Name?
Gailen 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 Gailen Mean?
Gailen means "creative variant of Gaelic names" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gailen in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Gailen Most Popular?
The name Gailen reached peak popularity in 1951, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Gailen?
Approximately 111 people named Gailen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 256. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,975,390 Americans.
Is Gailen a rare name?
Gailen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,975,390 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gailen mean?
Gailen means "creative variant of Gaelic names" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gailen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Gailen are male and 5% are female.
When was Gailen most popular?
Gailen peaked in 1951 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.