Masculine dossier · first seen 1889
Galen
Endangered
Down 94.7% from peak
Peak era
1949
Peak births
433
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1889Peak 19492025
Quick answers about Galen
How many people are named Galen?
An estimated 11,080 living Americans are named Galen.
How rare is Galen?
Galen is very rare among babies today, with 23 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 94.7% from its 1949 peak.
How old is the typical Galen?
The median age of a living American named Galen is approximately 54 years, with most bearers falling between 36 and 70 years old.
Is Galen still popular?
No. Galen is endangered as a baby name, down 94.7% from its 1949 peak with 23 births in 2025.
Peak year
1949
Decline from peak
94.7%
2025
23
All-time
16,500