Holding steady.
Popularity of Hulen since 1914
Babies named Hulen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 150 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hulen is a rare American given name that first appeared in official records in 1914. It saw its highest usage in 1923, its peak year, before settling into obscurity. The name never entered the top 1000 rankings, and the most recent data (2025) shows a stable trajectory with no significant revival. Its origins are obscure but likely tied to an English surname or place name. Parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage early-20th-century feel might consider Hulen, though its lack of clear etymology or famous bearers may limit its appeal.
Hulen likely arose as a transferred use of an English surname. The surname itself may be derived from a place name, such as Hulin in Kent or a variant of the Old English personal name Hūna. As a given name, it saw modest use in the early 20th century, most notably in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hulin
Sibling names for Hulen
Names that share Hulen's style, for a brother or sister.
