Cullen

Boy's name

Cullen is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuilinn, meaning "holly."

Meaning Irish surname
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 187 Falling
Peak year 2010

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cullen Jones - Olympic swimmer, gold medalist
  • Cullen Bohannon - Fictional character in TV series "Hell on Wheels"
  • Cullen Bryant - Former NFL running back
  • Cullen Jenkins - Former NFL defensive lineman
  • Cullen Loeffler - Former NFL long snapper
  • Cullen Gillaspia - NFL fullback for Houston Texans
  • Cullen Finnerty - Former college football quarterback
  • Cullen Omori - Musician, former frontman of Smith Westerns
  • Cullen Bunn - Comic book writer
  • Cullen Landis - Silent film actor

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