Galen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2753 in 2024 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 143 births ranking #917. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 67.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 36,496 boys born was named Galen. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.