Allen Boy

Popularity: #497 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-en / ˈæl.ən

English; Irish; Scottish

Meaning

English: little rock; Irish: harmony; Scottish: handsome

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Allen has roots in multiple cultures, primarily English and Irish. It has been used since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in various forms across different regions. In the 20th century, it became a common given name in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with strength and reliability.

Trend Summary

The name Allen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

AldenAlvinAlistairAlecArlenAidanAllan

Variants

  • Al
  • Ally
  • Alan

International Variants

  • Alain (French)
  • Ailin (Irish)
  • Alen (Croatian)

Famous people named Allen

Allen Ginsberg was an American poet known for his role in the Beat Generation.

Allen Iverson is a retired American professional basketball player, recognized as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history.

Allen Ludden was an American television personality and game show host, best known for hosting 'Password'.

Allen Dulles served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1953 to 1961.

Fictional characters named Allen

Allen Walker is a character in the manga and anime series 'D.Gray-man', known for his role as an Exorcist.

Allen Harper is a character in the television series 'Two and a Half Men', portrayed as a caring brother.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Allen was first seen in the United States in 1880. Allen has ranked as high as #147 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Allen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Allen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 69
16%
TX 54
12%
PA 31
7%
FL 29
7%
NY 28
6%
OH 22
5%
MI 19
4%
GA 17
4%
IN 14
3%
IL 13
3%
MD 11
3%
MN 11
3%
NC 11
3%
MO 10
2%
LA 10
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880184
1881172
1882206
1883175
1884182
1885184
1886211
1887202
1888260
1889222
1890189
1891173
1892224
1893180
1894219
1895196
1896219
1897226
1898185
1899191
1900223
1901199
1902227
1903219
1904228
1905272
1906282
1907309
1908287
1909312
1910355
1911402
1912730
1913903
19141,049
19151,458
19161,572
19171,592
19181,779
19191,653
19201,866
19211,937
19221,887
19231,875
19242,045
19252,034
19262,021
19272,102
19282,136
19292,189
19302,278
19312,308
19322,419
19332,204
19342,241
19352,312
19362,314
19372,518
19382,834
19392,929
19403,028
19413,060
19423,571
19433,626
19443,422
19453,481
19464,294
19475,075
19484,755
19494,735
19504,841
19515,179
19524,956
19534,856
19544,831
19554,742
19564,611
19574,413
19584,525
19594,367
19604,372
19614,388
19624,270
19634,339
19644,098
19653,836
19663,420
19673,123
19682,964
19692,885
19702,932
19712,671
19722,303
19732,077
19742,102
19752,034
19761,968
19771,819
19781,828
19791,938
19802,211
19812,063
19822,218
19832,247
19842,123
19852,187
19862,120
19872,172
19882,209
19892,360
19902,220
19912,108
19921,919
19931,900
19941,748
19951,550
19961,468
19971,408
19981,316
19991,315
20001,350
20011,389
20021,384
20031,318
20041,301
20051,231
20061,229
20071,197
20081,139
20091,038
2010974
20111,005
2012958
2013917
2014859
2015975
2016895
2017790
2018741
2019702
2020637
2021558
2022529
2023572
2024497