Calen
Every Calen since 1977 — 2,720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calen
Calen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,323 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 2,720 American babies have been named Calen — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 35 | #3,323 |
| 2024 | — | — | 47 | #2,757 |
| 2023 | — | — | 51 | #2,584 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,745 | 52 | #2,593 |
| 2021 | — | — | 43 | #2,869 |
| 2020 | — | — | 44 | #2,767 |
| 2019 | — | — | 50 | #2,590 |
| 2018 | — | — | 58 | #2,304 |
| 2017 | — | — | 42 | #2,847 |
| 2016 | — | — | 66 | #2,116 |
| 2015 | — | — | 61 | #2,214 |
| 2014 | — | — | 69 | #2,046 |
| 2013 | — | — | 79 | #1,814 |
| 2012 | — | — | 92 | #1,670 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,258 | 103 | #1,534 |
| 2010 | — | — | 96 | #1,628 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,653 | 68 | #2,035 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,207 | 74 | #1,935 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,893 | 90 | #1,682 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,604 | 77 | #1,793 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,002 | 57 | #2,132 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,849 | 58 | #2,053 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,159 | 48 | #2,241 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,954 | 58 | #1,920 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,381 | 60 | #1,843 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,118 | 60 | #1,800 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,705 | 56 | #1,625 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,374 | 34 | #2,131 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,454 | 55 | #1,292 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,445 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calen in 2025?
Calen ranked #3,323 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calen?
2,720 babies have been named Calen in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calen most popular?
Calen peaked in 2011, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Calen a boy or girl name?
Calen is used for both: about 8% of babies named Calen have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Calen rising or falling?
Calen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.