At a glance
- In short
- Challen is a unisex English name with variations like Chalon.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2009 (#9,864)
- Babies in 2009
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,872 in 1992
- First recorded
- 1990
Meaning of Challen
Challen is a unisex name that has its origins in English. The name Challen has a few variations, such as Chalon. In the United States of America, the name Challen has been given to newborns since at least 1990, with varying levels of popularity. It ranked as low as 7175th in 1990 and as high as 5360th in 1993. This unique name carries no specific cultural or historical associations, making it a fresh choice for parents looking for something distinctive for their child.
How to pronounce Challen
English
- Pronounced CHAL-en /ˈtʃæl.ən/
Popularity of Challen in the U.S.
Challen was last recorded in the U.S. in 2009, ranked #9,864 with 7 babies. It peaked at #4,872 in 1992. It first appears in the records in 1990.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1990–2009 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 9,864 | back (not recorded in 2005–2008) |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | back (not recorded in 2002–2003) |
| 2001 | 5 | 10,556 | back (not recorded in 2000) |
| 1999 | 7 | 7,874 | ▲ 1,757 |
| 1998 | 5 | 9,631 | back (not recorded in 1995–1997) |
| 1994 | 9 | 5,868 | ▼ 508 |
| 1993 | 10 | 5,360 | ▼ 488 |
| 1992 | 11 | 4,872 | ▲ 2,399 |
| 1991 | 6 | 7,271 | ▼ 93 |
| 1990 | 6 | 7,178 | new |
Notable people named Challen
- Challen Cates is an American actress and independent film producer best known for playing Jennifer Knight on Big Time Rush.