Galen
Pronunciation: [ g-AYL-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Galen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 495 babies have been named Galen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Galen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,892 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,892
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Galen is also used as a boy name, ranked #2747.
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Welsh llyn origin
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About the Name Galen
Galen is a girl name .
Is Galen a boy or girl name? Galen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,892 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,747. Galen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Galen is currently ranked #36,892 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Galen include Gal, Gaie, and Galkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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