Declining since 2011, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Kullen since 1991
Babies named Kullen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 154 |
| 2010s | 408 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Kullen is a modern given name that emerged in the United States in 1991, with its peak usage in 2012. As of 2025, it ranks 6,143, with an estimated 1 in 122,005 boys receiving the name. This places it among rarer choices, often appealing to parents seeking a distinct sound with Irish roots. The name's trajectory has been declining since 2011, suggesting it has not maintained the momentum of its early 2010s popularity. Kullen is not commonly found in top baby name lists for any state, indicating its usage is scattered rather than regionally concentrated. Its style aligns with the trend of surname-style first names, sharing phonetic similarities with names like Cullen and Colton.
Kullen is a variant of the Irish surname Cullen, which derives from the Old Irish name Cuilen, meaning 'holly' or 'young hound'. It has also been used as a given name in modern times, possibly influenced by the similar-sounding name Collin or the Irish surname McQuillan. The name gained some usage in the United States after 1991, reflecting the trend of adopting surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kull
Sibling names for Kullen
Names that share Kullen's style, for a brother or sister.
