Allyn Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-in / /ˈæl.ɪn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: noble; Irish: little rock
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Allyn is derived from the Old English name 'Aethelwynn', meaning noble friend. It has also been associated with Irish origins, where it can mean 'little rock'. Allyn has been used as both a first name and a surname throughout history. The name has variations that reflect its diverse cultural roots.
Trend Summary
Allyn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alin
- Alyn
International Variants
- Alain (French)
- Alin (Romanian)
Famous people named Allyn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Allyn was first seen in the United States in 1908. Allyn has ranked as high as #901 nationally, which occurred in 1946, and has been most popular in New York, California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Allyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Allyn (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 35 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1924 | 42 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 42 |
| 1931 | 56 |
| 1932 | 35 |
| 1933 | 41 |
| 1934 | 39 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1937 | 47 |
| 1938 | 40 |
| 1939 | 46 |
| 1940 | 46 |
| 1941 | 48 |
| 1942 | 68 |
| 1943 | 57 |
| 1944 | 57 |
| 1945 | 43 |
| 1946 | 71 |
| 1947 | 71 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1949 | 46 |
| 1950 | 48 |
| 1951 | 63 |
| 1952 | 51 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1954 | 55 |
| 1955 | 60 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1960 | 40 |
| 1961 | 41 |
| 1962 | 50 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1964 | 39 |
| 1965 | 37 |
| 1966 | 39 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 26 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |