Whalen Name Origin

/WHAH-len/

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Name Origin

The surname 'Whalen' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Faoláin,' meaning 'descendant of Faolán,' with 'Faolán' meaning 'little wolf.' It is also found as a given name in Western countries, especially in North America, where Irish immigrants settled.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Whalen each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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