Little wolf or descendant of Faolán
Whalen is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Faoláin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'faol', meaning wolf, combined with a diminutive suffix. Historically, it was a prominent clan name in the Munster region of Ireland.
Less common today
Whalen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,102 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Country music singer often associated with the outlaw country movement
Professional basketball player
