Kullen
A boy's name with 776 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
definite singular of kulle
Kullen is a boy's baby name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Swedish word kulle, meaning 'hill' or 'mound.' It also evokes the dramatic Kullaberg peninsula in southern Sweden, a landscape of ancient forests and dramatic cliffs.
Kullen has a clean, Nordic simplicity that appeals to parents seeking names with quiet geographical and natural resonance. It sits naturally alongside other Scandi-influenced names like Soren, Leif, and Stellan.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kullen does not map cleanly to a single linguistic tradition in our records, which often indicates a name that has crossed cultural boundaries, been adapted between languages, or emerged from the blending that defines American naming.
Kullen’s 776 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kullen climbed 239 spots in the last 20 years — from #5391 to #5152.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 106 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 408 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 154 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 108 | — |
The Story of Kullen
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Kullen is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kullen are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.
How rare is Kullen?
Only about 1 in every 189,474 babies born in 2024 was named Kullen — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2010s with 408 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kullen by the numbers
- Would fill 16 school buses
- Meeting one Kullen per day would take 2.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(34 years, 1991–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | #5152 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5367 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5763 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3956 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3974 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3960 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3488 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3040 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3192 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2687 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3309 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2119 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2462 |
| 2010 | 54 | #2365 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3304 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5660 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5806 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8441 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6905 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2024