US Popularity:5563
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Greek, Scottish
Meaning:Victory of the people; Little slender one
Calen is an Irish and Scottish gender-neutral name embodying the ancient hallmarks of enduring strength and beauty. Said to stem from the Greek elements nike and laos, meaning “victory of the people,” Calen is a Scottish form of the jolly title Nicholas. Yet there are others who weave a different tale, placing Calen as an Anglicized version of the Irish Caolán, which means "little slender one." Whether you wish to inspire bravery and determination or connect them to their heritage, baby Calen will have every confidence in your adoration.

How Popular Is The Name Calen?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Calen is currently #3167 on The Bump
Boy:Calen is currently #1776 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Calen is currently #2140 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Calen is currently #5563 in U.S. births
Boy:Calen is currently #2575 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
+ 15716
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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