Calen
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 226 babies have been named Calen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,638 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,638
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Calen is also used as a boy name, ranked #2750.
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Old High German origin
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Greek/Hebrew origin
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Germanic origin
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About the Name Calen
Calen is a girl name .
Is Calen a boy or girl name? Calen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #63,638 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,750. Calen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Calen is currently ranked #63,638 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calen include Cal, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calen include Caleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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