How old is someone named Galen?
The average Galen is 51 years old.
Half of all living Galens are between 35 and 69.
When was Galen popular?
Galen was at its most popular after World War II. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 23 babies were named Galen in 2025.
Popular names of 1949 · The most popular names of the 1940s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 52 | 0 |
| 1910s | 519 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,039 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,357 | 180 |
| 1940s | 2,505 | 1,100 |
| 1950s | 3,013 | 2,000 |
| 1960s | 2,019 | 1,600 |
| 1970s | 1,701 | 1,500 |
| 1980s | 1,640 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 1,619 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 820 | 810 |
| 2010s | 497 | 500 |
| 2020s | 249 | 250 |
How many Galens are still alive?
About 11,000 Galens are alive in the US today. That's 65% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Galen since 1889.
Roughly half of all Galens ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Galen?
About one in three living Galens are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Galen an old name?
Yes. Galen is older than 79 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Galen a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.5% of living Galens are men.
Names the same age as Galen
NAME TWIN
Galen's name twin is Rosa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rosa's age curve is the closest match to Galen's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Galen
How old is the average Galen?
The average Galen in the US is 51 years old. The median is 53, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Galen?
About 11,000 Galens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1889.
When was the name Galen most popular?
In 1949, when about 440 baby boys were named Galen.
Is Galen a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 32% of living Galens, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this