Galen, of Greek origin, means 'calm' or 'serene'. It's derived from the Greek word 'galenios', which translates to peaceful or tranquil. The name was borne by a renowned Roman physician, Galen of Pergamon, who significantly influenced medicine during the Roman Empire. In medieval Latin, his name became 'Gallienus', eventually evolving into the given name we recognize today.
The name Galen experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the decades analyzed. The highest peak occurred in 1992 with 24 births, while the lowest was just 5 births in both 1961 and 1976. Overall, there were 560 births in total across these years.