Boy nameCurrently #573 in the USFalling
Allen
//ˈælən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19515 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Allen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Allen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Allen |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 184 |
| 1881 | 172 |
| 1882 | 206 |
| 1883 | 175 |
| 1884 | 182 |
| 1885 | 184 |
| 1886 | 211 |
| 1887 | 202 |
| 1888 | 260 |
| 1889 | 222 |
| 1890 | 189 |
| 1891 | 173 |
| 1892 | 224 |
| 1893 | 180 |
| 1894 | 219 |
| 1895 | 196 |
| 1896 | 225 |
| 1897 | 226 |
| 1898 | 190 |
| 1899 | 191 |
| 1900 | 231 |
| 1901 | 199 |
| 1902 | 227 |
| 1903 | 224 |
| 1904 | 228 |
| 1905 | 272 |
| 1906 | 282 |
| 1907 | 317 |
| 1908 | 292 |
| 1909 | 318 |
| 1910 | 364 |
| 1911 | 414 |
| 1912 | 743 |
| 1913 | 918 |
| 1914 | 1,074 |
| 1915 | 1,483 |
| 1916 | 1,584 |
| 1917 | 1,617 |
| 1918 | 1,801 |
| 1919 | 1,672 |
| 1920 | 1,885 |
| 1921 | 1,961 |
| 1922 | 1,920 |
| 1923 | 1,890 |
| 1924 | 2,070 |
| 1925 | 2,070 |
| 1926 | 2,041 |
| 1927 | 2,132 |
| 1928 | 2,161 |
| 1929 | 2,217 |
| 1930 | 2,308 |
| 1931 | 2,333 |
| 1932 | 2,446 |
| 1933 | 2,227 |
| 1934 | 2,257 |
| 1935 | 2,332 |
| 1936 | 2,325 |
| 1937 | 2,531 |
| 1938 | 2,853 |
| 1939 | 2,956 |
| 1940 | 3,044 |
| 1941 | 3,081 |
| 1942 | 3,604 |
| 1943 | 3,656 |
| 1944 | 3,435 |
| 1945 | 3,499 |
| 1946 | 4,310 |
| 1947 | 5,099 |
| 1948 | 4,780 |
| 1949 | 4,756 |
| 1950 | 4,860 |
| 1951 | 5,203 |
| 1952 | 4,971 |
| 1953 | 4,876 |
| 1954 | 4,853 |
| 1955 | 4,767 |
| 1956 | 4,638 |
| 1957 | 4,426 |
| 1958 | 4,549 |
| 1959 | 4,384 |
| 1960 | 4,392 |
| 1961 | 4,414 |
| 1962 | 4,296 |
| 1963 | 4,356 |
| 1964 | 4,121 |
| 1965 | 3,855 |
| 1966 | 3,446 |
| 1967 | 3,147 |
| 1968 | 2,982 |
| 1969 | 2,910 |
| 1970 | 2,953 |
| 1971 | 2,686 |
| 1972 | 2,311 |
| 1973 | 2,092 |
| 1974 | 2,115 |
| 1975 | 2,046 |
| 1976 | 1,986 |
| 1977 | 1,843 |
| 1978 | 1,837 |
| 1979 | 1,955 |
| 1980 | 2,228 |
| 1981 | 2,082 |
| 1982 | 2,240 |
| 1983 | 2,266 |
| 1984 | 2,144 |
| 1985 | 2,208 |
| 1986 | 2,152 |
| 1987 | 2,189 |
| 1988 | 2,219 |
| 1989 | 2,372 |
| 1990 | 2,235 |
| 1991 | 2,122 |
| 1992 | 1,931 |
| 1993 | 1,913 |
| 1994 | 1,760 |
| 1995 | 1,561 |
| 1996 | 1,473 |
| 1997 | 1,415 |
| 1998 | 1,316 |
| 1999 | 1,320 |
| 2000 | 1,358 |
| 2001 | 1,396 |
| 2002 | 1,390 |
| 2003 | 1,318 |
| 2004 | 1,309 |
| 2005 | 1,236 |
| 2006 | 1,229 |
| 2007 | 1,197 |
| 2008 | 1,148 |
| 2009 | 1,038 |
| 2010 | 982 |
| 2011 | 1,010 |
| 2012 | 963 |
| 2013 | 924 |
| 2014 | 864 |
| 2015 | 975 |
| 2016 | 901 |
| 2017 | 790 |
| 2018 | 741 |
| 2019 | 709 |
| 2020 | 648 |
| 2021 | 558 |
| 2022 | 529 |
| 2023 | 572 |
| 2024 | 497 |
Allen through the decades
- Allen peaked in 1951, when 5,203 babies were named Allen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Allen has fallen 35% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Allen currently ranks #573 in the US and is cooling off.