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Kahlen

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kahlen: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2005.

With roots in Irish Gaelic, Kahlen is a modern variant of Caolán, meaning "slender" or "narrow" – a name traditionally given to boys in Ireland but increasingly adopted for girls in Scotland and beyond. The name gained visibility through Kahlen Rondot, the American model who won America's Next Top Model in 2005, bringing a contemporary, stylish edge. While no major places share the exact spelling, the surname Kahlen appears in German records, and a peak emerges in Scotland as a fresh alternative to similar-sounding names like Kaylen or Calan. This name’s smooth sound and

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20054 babies
Latest (2005)
#5774 babies
Total births
4since 2005
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2005 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).