Will my child share the name Cullen with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Cullen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cullen in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cullen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cullen has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2716 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1052 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Cullen popular in the US as well as the UK?

Cullen is more popular in the US (#998) than in the UK (#5120). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Cullen a popular baby name in the United States?

Cullen does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5120

Cullen

Cullen is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Cullen in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5120

US Rank #998

About the Name Cullen

Cullen has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2716 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1052 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Cullen is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #998, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.