#5732024 rank
1951peak year
261,052babies named Allen since 1880
▼ 29%5-year trend
Allen popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Allen mean?
From Alan, a Breton name of uncertain meaning, possibly 'little rock' or 'handsome.' Brought to England by Norman times and a steady American staple.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Allen
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Famous Allens
- Allen Ginsberg, poet
Spellings & variants
AlanAllan
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