Kalen
4 countries#2077 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kalen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,096 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #2077 · peaked in 1998 with 226 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
284 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 20 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
275 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1595 · peaked in 2010 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
146 births recorded 1997–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2013 with 22 births
Most common in: Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9 births recorded 1996–2015 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kalen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1367 | — |
| 2007 | #1197 | ↑170 |
| 2008 | #1380 | ↓183 |
| 2009 | #1257 | ↑123 |
| 2010 | #1358 | ↓101 |
| 2011 | #1510 | ↓152 |
| 2012 | #1742 | ↓232 |
| 2013 | #1733 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #1873 | ↓140 |
| 2015 | #2112 | ↓239 |
| 2016 | #2110 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #2450 | ↓340 |
| 2018 | #2101 | ↑349 |
| 2019 | #1868 | ↑233 |
| 2020 | #2139 | ↓271 |
| 2021 | #1645 | ↑494 |
| 2022 | #1892 | ↓247 |
| 2023 | #2416 | ↓524 |
| 2024 | #2042 | ↑374 |
| 2025 | #2077 | ↓35 |
Frequently asked questions about Kalen
Is Kalen a popular name?
Yes — Kalen currently ranks #2077 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kalen more common for boys or girls?
Kalen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kalen most popular?
Kalen peaked in 1998 in United States, with 226 recorded births that year.
Is Kalen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kalen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3037 in 1959 to #2077 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kalen?
At least 6,526 babies have been recorded with the name Kalen across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kalen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kalen appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kalen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kalen include Jayvion, Kaito, Kamron, Nigel.
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