boy's name
Galien
gah-LYAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 40
Galien is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1988, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1988.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Galien Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Galien?
In 2012, Galien was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Galien
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Galien Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Galien over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Galien
- French gah-LYAN
Sibling Names for Galien
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Galien — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Galien
Is Galien a girl's or a boy's name?
Galien is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Galien?
Galien has 2 syllables.
When was Galien most popular?
Galien peaked in 1988, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.