How Many People Are Named Kullen?

Complete statistics for the name Kullen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kullen
Very Rare
Swedish

Kullen means 'a cliff' in Swedish, adding a rugged charm to its very rare status among male names. Only 767 people named Kullen live in the US today, making up just 1 in 430,525 Americans. The majority, 92%, are under 30, giving it a fresh, modern vibe.

~139
Living in US
1 in 2,384,527
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Cliff
🌐
Origin
Swedish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Adventurous Confident
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

879
Worldwide Bearers
#885,979
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
767
🇮🇳 India
17
🇮🇩 Indonesia
13
🇯🇵 Japan
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
767 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
715
Would be under 30 (92%)
61
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 776 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
41

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kullen Through the Generations

Kullen has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2012 with 64 births, but it's still a relatively new name in the American landscape. Today, most people named Kullen are young, with 715 under 30 years old, compared to just 61 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution suggests that Kullen is a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its modern feel and limited presence among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 73
Texas 39
Mississippi 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Kullen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kullen's Swedish roots

📄 About the Name Kullen

How Many People Have the Name Kullen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 139 people in the United States currently share the name Kullen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,384,527 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kullen a Common or Rare Name?

Kullen 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 Kullen Mean?

Kullen means "cliff" and comes from Swedish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kullen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kullen Most Popular?

The name Kullen reached peak popularity in 2012, with 64 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 Kullen?

Approximately 139 people named Kullen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 139. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,384,527 Americans.

Is Kullen a rare name?

Kullen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,384,527 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kullen mean?

Kullen means "cliff" and comes from Swedish origins.

Is Kullen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kullen are male and 0% are female.

When was Kullen most popular?

Kullen peaked in 2012 with 64 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US139
All-Time Births139
1 in X1 in 2,384,527
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2012
World Rank#885,979
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.