Whalen
Pronunciation: [ w-AYL-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Whalen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 184 babies have been named Whalen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Whalen is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,715 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,715
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Whalen
Whalen is a boy name .
Whalen is currently ranked #8,715 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Whalen include Wha, Whal, Whaly, Whalie, Why, Whie, and Whakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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