Calen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Calen is a name of Modern English origin, derived from the Gaelic word meaning 'young man' or 'young warrior'. It has evolved through various forms and languages, including Gaelic and Latin. The name is associated with traits of youth and bravery. It holds no biblical significance. Calen gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique name choice and is viewed positively in contemporary culture, often linked to a sense of adventure and modernity.
The name Calen is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Calen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Calen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6085th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1752nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1887th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2425th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11266th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Calen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Calen"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪlən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Calen is derived from the Gaelic word 'calan' which means 'a young man' or 'a young warrior'. It is also sometimes associated with the Latin word 'calendae', referring to the first day of the month.
Meaning
young man, young warrior
Language Evolution
Gaelic: Calan, Latin: Calendae, Old English: Cælin
Historical Usage
Calen is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique alternative to more traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kalen, Kailen, Caelan
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Calen is perceived as a modern and trendy name with a youthful and adventurous connotation.
Famous People
Calen McKinney - a notable athlete, Calen Ockerman - a recognized artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Calen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Calen"
"Calen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6085th of 10718 | 41 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1752nd of 16616 | 679 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1887th of 24088 | 1,077 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2425th of 23106 | 662 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10321st of 27321 | 90 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11266th of 35406 | 131 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Calen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
- |
46.52% 2416th/5194 |
30.08% 1900th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.15% 1748th/4582 |
53.99% 2788th/5164 |
33.04% 2416th/7313 |
36.97% 2759th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
56.00% 2231st/3984 |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
44.09% 3008th/6822 |
43.34% 2720th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Calen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Calen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Calen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.