Boy · #9,014 in 2026

Galan

Name: Popularity of the name Galan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Galan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,014

Peak Rank

#2,900 (1961)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1941

First Year

1996

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#2900

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Galan

Galan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1941, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 9 Galans were born — ranking #2,900 that year. As of 2026, Galan ranks #9,014 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 81 Galans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Galan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Galan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Galen
Gallon
Golan
Golen
Gallen
Gillan
Gillen
Guillen
Gaylene
Kalen
Kalan
Kaylan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Galan

What does the name Galan mean?

Galan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1941. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Galan in 2026?

In 2026, Galan ranks #9,014 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Galan most popular?

Galan reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #2,900 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Galan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Galan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Galan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Galan include Macdonald, Randey, Darryell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Galan

Galan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1941 and has accumulated 81 births in the dataset. Galan's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #2,900. Use the chart and map above to compare Galan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.