18,411births recorded
7Countries
2Variants
2016Peak · Alberta
#372Ireland 2025
Cullen is a boy name family recorded 18,411 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#372 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2016, at 38.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Cullen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullen | English | 16,703 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1108 | 2010 | ▼ 55 % |
| Cullen | English | 339 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1355 | 2015 | ▼ 32 % |
| Cullen | English | 274 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2939 | 2012 | ▼ 14 % |
| Cullen | English | 93 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2016 | – |
| Cullen | English | 93 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #372 | 2025 | ▲ 171 % |
| Cullen | English | 72 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2011 | – |
| Kullen | English | 790 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6143 | 2012 | ▼ 57 % |
How we grouped these names
- Cullen ↔ Kullen — spelling variant
Questions about Cullen
How popular is the name Cullen?
In 2025 it ranked #372 in Ireland. Official registers record 18,411 births across 7 countries.
What is Cullen in other languages?
Kullen (English).
When was Cullen most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2016, at 38.0 births per 100,000.
Is Cullen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Cullen is a boy name.