FIRST NAME
Galen
Galen is the 950th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 11,446 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 551 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #950 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
22,384
living · #714
2020 CENSUS
11,446
living · #950
BABIES NAMED GALEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1889–2025
202523
As a male name, Galen peaked in 1949, when 433 babies were named Galen (the #329 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #11,891 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
551
living · #11,891
BABIES NAMED GALEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1938–2005
20056
As a female name, Galen peaked in 1993, when 25 babies were named Galen (the #4142 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)