Total births
267
Unisex name · since 2000
Kahlen
Kahlen has 267 recorded births since 2000 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 267
- total births
- 2000–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
Kahlen is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 267 have been recorded since 2000.
Social Security Administration records show Kahlen recorded 267 times among girls since 2000, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2000 to 2014.
- 267 total births
- 2000–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 84% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
267 girls have been named Kahlen since 2000, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 267
- total births
- 2000–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Kahlen was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
68 babies were named Kahlen in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Kahlen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kahlen's full recorded timeline at 2009, 28% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 72% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2000, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2005 peak of 68 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kahlen at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2000
Kahlen popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2014
- Peak year (2005)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Kahlen popularity over time - boys
67 total births recorded since 1995 (Kahlen as boys' name)
Kahlen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kahlen's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Kahlen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
225 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 225 births (84% of all-time use).
Kahlen by state
Where Kahlen concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 7 | 2.6% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 2.2% |
Texas share of Kahlen's total US births 2.6%
Even split
7 of 267 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kahlen? ▼
267 babies have been named Kahlen since 2000. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 2005 with 68 births.
When was Kahlen most popular? ▼
Kahlen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Kahlen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kahlen are Texas (7 births), California (6 births).
Is Kahlen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kahlen is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 267 births, and as a boy's name it has 67 births.
How long has the name Kahlen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kahlen since 2000 -- 15 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Kahlen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kahlani, Kahlan, Kahlia, Kahla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kahlen's data
- Kahlen's decade-level peak was the 2000s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kahlens (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kahlen
Nearby Names Like Kahlen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kahlen
Kahlani Girl
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Kahlan Girl
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Kahlia Girl
#3425 1,334 births
Kahla Girl
679 births
Kahealani Girl
#9729 469 births
Compare Kahlen side by side: Kahlen vs Kahlani Kahlen vs Kahlan Kahlen vs Kahlia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2000–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kahlen: Baby Name Since 2000 - 267 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kahlen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kahlen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.