Kalen
k(a)-len
US Popularity:3940
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Swedish
Meaning:Slender; Fair; Blessed; Spring source
Kalen is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin, meaning “slender,” “fair,” or “blessed.” This spelling is derived from the originals Caolán and Caoileann. Irish mythology brings out the beauty in ethereal beings, and your little bundle can embrace the magic in which their name is rooted. Kalen may also come from the Swedish name Kallen, meaning “spring source.” From the woodland nymphs of the Emerald Isle to the pulsing currents of more northern waters, baby Kalen will feel right at home in the ever-changing beauty of nature.
Kalen Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kalen is currently #3577 on The Bump
Boy:Kalen is currently #2416 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kalen is currently #1972 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kalen is currently #3940 in U.S. births
Boy:Kalen is currently #4236 in U.S. births
Girl:Kalen is currently #27134 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#27145
in 2022
- 5700
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Caolán, June 2023
Behind the Name, Caoileann, June 2022
Ancestry, Kallen Family History
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