Challen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Albert Charles Challen (1847–1881), British artist Charles Challen (1894–1960), British barrister and politician Charles Challen (cricketer) (1790-?), English first-class cricketer Colin Challen, British politician Craig Challen, Australian technical diver and cave explorer James Challen senior, English cricketer James Challen junior (1825–1900), English cricketer John Challen (1863–1937), Welsh amateur sportsman who played first-class cricket and association football Michael Challen, Australian Anglican bishop William Challen (1786-?), English first-class cricketer
