How Many People Are Named Galen?
Curious about how common the name Galen is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.
What Does This Mean?
Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 17,036 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Galen.
To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 19,371 people has this name.
This classification places Galen in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.
How This Name Tool Works
Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.
When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.
All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.
Detailed Statistics for Galen
Name Rarity and Probability
Rarity: Very Rare
Probability: 1 in 19,371 people
Total Count
17,036
Top 25%
Gender Distribution
Predicted Gender
Female
Age Information
Average Age: 63
- Young (<30) 1,959
- Adult (30–60) 5,289
- Old (>60) 9,788
Additional Characteristics
Same Character %: 0.0%
Starts with "A" %: 0.0%
Year-Wise Usages
State-Wise Usages
- Alaska 5
- Arkansas 16
- Arizona 17
- California 1,243
- Colorado 187
- DC 5
- Florida 70
- Georgia 56
- Hawaii 42
- Iowa 682
- Idaho 41
- Illinois 478
- Indiana 369
- Kansas 1,047
- Kentucky 30
- Louisiana 70
- Massachusetts 26
- Maryland 62
- Maine 372
- Michigan 233
- Minnesota 447
- Missouri 429
- Mississippi 10
- North Carolina 41
- North Dakota 113
- Nebraska 322
- New Hampshire 5
- New Jersey 5
- New York 213
- Ohio 816
- Oklahoma 122
- Oregon 156
- Pennsylvania 1,427
- South Dakota 114
- Tennessee 22
- Texas 634
- Utah 23
- Virginia 156
- Washington 345
- Wisconsin 242
- West Virginia 21
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Galen?
Approximately 17,036 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Galen, based on statistical analysis.
Is Galen a rare name?
Galen is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.
Are these numbers exact?
No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.