Kullen
Every Kullen since 1991 — 790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kullen
Kullen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,299 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 790 American babies have been named Kullen. Its peak came in 2012, when 64 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 Kullen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kullen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,299 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,179 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,375 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,770 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,960 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,977 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,960 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,950 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,490 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,040 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,193 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,687 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,309 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,119 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,462 |
| 2010 | 54 | #2,366 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,304 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,660 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,806 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,442 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,905 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,391 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,356 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,118 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,746 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,494 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,677 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kullen in 2025?
Kullen ranked #6,299 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kullen?
790 babies have been named Kullen in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kullen most popular?
Kullen peaked in 2012, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Kullen a boy or girl name?
Kullen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kullen rising or falling?
Kullen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.