Galen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil', Galen represents serenity and inner peace.
Meaning of the Name Galen
Galen is a name of Greek origin meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil'. It is derived from the Greek word 'galene', which means 'calm sea'. Galen was a common name in ancient Greece and was associated with the peacefulness and serenity of the sea. The name Galen has a strong and positive meaning, symbolizing tranquility and inner peace.
Popularity of the Name Galen
The popularity for the name Galen peaked in popularity in the year 1949 with 433 births, which ranked number 705 out of 9,241 unique names for that year. Galen had the most female births in 1993 with 25, which ranked number 4,100 out of 15,799 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1949 with 433, which ranked number 329 out of 4,204 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Galen has declined slightly over the last ten years from 55 births to 51 births, a decline of -7.27%. Among males, Galen has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 55 births to 51 births, a decline of -7.27%.
Nationwide Popularity of Galen
- 20 Year Trend of Galen: -54.87%
- 10 Year Trend of Galen: -7.27%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Galen: -7.27%
Popularity of Galen by State
For males, Galen was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Galen. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Galen
- Total Births of Galen: 51 (-0.75%)
- Male Births of Galen: 51 (-0.75%)
Given the downward trend of Galen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.75% decrease in total births, for a total of 51 births in 2024. Male births for Galen have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 51 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.75%.