Cullen

Cullen is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 187 boys in the United States.

Cullen at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cullen

Cullen belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cullen first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #413 in 2010, and in 2024 187 babies received the name — 16,394 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cullen in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#413 in 2010
Peak year
2010
Babies named Cullen in 2024
187
Total since 1880
16,394

Cullen in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1052 in 1997
Babies named Cullen in 2025
7
Total since 1996
281

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cullen mean?

The meaning of Cullen is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cullen a boy or girl name?

Cullen is a boy name. In 2024, 187 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cullen?

Cullen comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cullen?

Cullen first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #413 in 2010, and 187 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].