Boy
Alan
handsome, cheerful
About Alan
A solid, dependable choice that's stood the test of time across generations. Alan offers straightforward charm without pretension, making it accessible yet distinguished. The name's brevity gives it strength—two syllables that feel complete and self-assured. It's the kind of name that doesn't try too hard, which is precisely its appeal. Boys named Alan often find their name ages well, never feeling juvenile or dated. It works seamlessly across professional and casual contexts, from playground introductions to business card presentations. The simplicity of Alan allows a child's personality to shine through rather than being overshadowed by an elaborate name.
Popularity of the Name Alan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #837 | ||||
| 1884 | #664 | ||||
| 1885 | #604 | ||||
| 1886 | #961 | ||||
| 1887 | #926 | ||||
| 1888 | #917 | ||||
| 1889 | #629 | ||||
| 1890 | #566 | ||||
| 1891 | #636 | ||||
| 1892 | #481 | ||||
| 1893 | #572 | ||||
| 1894 | #630 | ||||
| 1895 | #426 | ||||
| 1896 | #593 | ||||
| 1897 | #439 | ||||
| 1898 | #572 | ||||
| 1899 | #481 | ||||
| 1900 | #431 | #55 | |||
| 1901 | #422 | #63 | |||
| 1902 | #380 | #56 | |||
| 1903 | #393 | #54 | |||
| 1904 | #379 | #53 | |||
| 1905 | #463 | #53 | |||
| 1906 | #411 | #53 | |||
| 1907 | #359 | #52 | |||
| 1908 | #429 | #46 | |||
| 1909 | #348 | #51 | |||
| 1910 | #321 | #49 | |||
| 1911 | #380 | #42 | |||
| 1912 | #381 | #44 | |||
| 1913 | #321 | #37 | |||
| 1914 | #344 | #35 | |||
| 1915 | #346 | #41 | |||
| 1916 | #338 | #45 | |||
| 1917 | #299 | #31 | |||
| 1918 | #302 | #45 | |||
| 1919 | #299 | #43 | |||
| 1920 | #263 | #37 | |||
| 1921 | #289 | #34 | |||
| 1922 | #256 | #35 | |||
| 1923 | #221 | #32 | |||
| 1924 | #217 | #30 | |||
| 1925 | #179 | #26 | |||
| 1926 | #174 | #19 | |||
| 1927 | #178 | #21 | |||
| 1928 | #157 | #27 | |||
| 1929 | #146 | #20 | |||
| 1930 | #136 | #22 | |||
| 1931 | #120 | #26 | |||
| 1932 | #127 | #20 | |||
| 1933 | #122 | #16 | |||
| 1934 | #124 | #18 | |||
| 1935 | #122 | #19 | |||
| 1936 | #108 | #26 | |||
| 1937 | #103 | #17 | |||
| 1938 | #91 | #20 | |||
| 1939 | #85 | #23 | |||
| 1940 | #88 | #18 | |||
| 1941 | #84 | #18 | |||
| 1942 | #81 | #18 | |||
| 1943 | #67 | #20 | |||
| 1944 | #55 | #16 | |||
| 1945 | #52 | #13 | |||
| 1946 | #49 | #16 | |||
| 1947 | #45 | #16 | |||
| 1948 | #46 | #17 | |||
| 1949 | #45 | #14 | |||
| 1950 | #41 | #16 | |||
| 1951 | #40 | #13 | |||
| 1952 | #42 | #16 | |||
| 1953 | #43 | #15 | |||
| 1954 | #43 | #16 | |||
| 1955 | #43 | #16 | |||
| 1956 | #44 | #21 | |||
| 1957 | #48 | #21 | |||
| 1958 | #49 | #17 | |||
| 1959 | #50 | #23 | |||
| 1960 | #50 | #28 | |||
| 1961 | #51 | #28 | |||
| 1962 | #53 | #29 | |||
| 1963 | #56 | #30 | |||
| 1964 | #53 | #29 | #29 | ||
| 1965 | #59 | #38 | #27 | ||
| 1966 | #57 | #40 | #23 | ||
| 1967 | #61 | #34 | #20 | ||
| 1968 | #74 | #42 | #18 | ||
| 1969 | #76 | #49 | #15 | ||
| 1970 | #91 | #52 | #13 | ||
| 1971 | #99 | #61 | #13 | ||
| 1972 | #110 | #69 | #11 | ||
| 1973 | #115 | #91 | #10 | ||
| 1974 | #118 | #72 | #10 | ||
| 1975 | #115 | #80 | #9 | ||
| 1976 | #115 | #94 | #11 | ||
| 1977 | #126 | #89 | #11 | ||
| 1978 | #122 | #91 | #11 | ||
| 1979 | #116 | #93 | #10 | ||
| 1980 | #112 | #94 | #9 | ||
| 1981 | #112 | #96 | #11 | ||
| 1982 | #107 | #79 | #11 | ||
| 1983 | #102 | #107 | #11 | ||
| 1984 | #105 | #91 | #11 | ||
| 1985 | #109 | #90 | #12 | ||
| 1986 | #107 | #81 | #13 | ||
| 1987 | #112 | #98 | #13 | ||
| 1988 | #110 | #96 | #17 | ||
| 1989 | #120 | #127 | #17 | ||
| 1990 | #126 | #129 | #19 | ||
| 1991 | #128 | #140 | #21 | #206 | |
| 1992 | #129 | #168 | #20 | #220 | |
| 1993 | #132 | #145 | #28 | #238 | |
| 1994 | #144 | #146 | #34 | #254 | |
| 1995 | #153 | #229 | #35 | #278 | |
| 1996 | #143 | #189 | #35 | #302 | |
| 1997 | #158 | #151 | #168 | #42 | #290 |
| 1998 | #161 | #152 | #229 | #46 | #316 |
| 1999 | #164 | #177 | #176 | #53 | #303 |
| 2000 | #161 | #199 | #176 | #51 | #266 |
| 2001 | #148 | #215 | #196 | #59 | #307 |
| 2002 | #150 | #211 | #275 | #60 | #351 |
| 2003 | #131 | #233 | #284 | #71 | #329 |
| 2004 | #132 | #239 | #301 | #77 | #372 |
| 2005 | #128 | #215 | #250 | #72 | #313 |
| 2006 | #122 | #237 | #301 | #80 | #320 |
| 2007 | #130 | #215 | #340 | #65 | #359 |
| 2008 | #135 | #201 | #406 | #73 | #408 |
| 2009 | #142 | #188 | #64 | #441 | |
| 2010 | #156 | #195 | #68 | #440 | |
| 2011 | #164 | #194 | #75 | #420 | |
| 2012 | #170 | #176 | #220 | #72 | #460 |
| 2013 | #153 | #187 | #76 | #618 | |
| 2014 | #170 | #184 | #323 | #94 | #449 |
| 2015 | #167 | #164 | #109 | #474 | |
| 2016 | #155 | #181 | #114 | #479 | |
| 2017 | #159 | #208 | #120 | #431 | |
| 2018 | #174 | #244 | #142 | #490 | |
| 2019 | #182 | #300 | #128 | #432 | |
| 2020 | #194 | #293 | #203 | #409 | |
| 2021 | #197 | #345 | #186 | #545 | |
| 2022 | #189 | #455 | #172 | #480 | |
| 2023 | #167 | #438 | #307 | #509 | |
| 2024 | #167 | #573 | #237 | #463 | |
| 2025 | #191 | #552 | #229 | #486 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alan
Names Similar to Alan
Nicknames for Alan
- Al
- Ally
- Allie
- AJ
- Lanny
Famous People Named Alan
| Alan Turing | British mathematician and computer scientist |
| Alan Rickman | British actor |
| Alan Shepard | American astronaut |
| Alan Watts | British philosopher |
| Alan Greenspan | American economist |
| Alan Alda | American actor |
| Alan Jackson | American country singer |
| Alan Moore | British comic book writer |
| Alan Arkin | American actor |
| Alan Cumming | Scottish actor |
| Alan Bean | American astronaut |
| Alan Ladd | American actor |
| Alan Carr | British comedian |
| Alan Parker | British film director |
| Alan Menken | American composer |
| Alan Hansen | Scottish footballer |
| Alan Fletcher | Australian actor |
| Alan Keyes | American political commentator |
| Alan Young | British-Canadian actor |
| Alan Ball | American screenwriter and producer |
Characters Named Alan
| Alan Harper | Two and a Half Men |
| Alan Parrish | Jumanji |
| Alan Grant | Jurassic Park |
| Alan Shore | Boston Legal |
| Alan Scott | Green Lantern |
| Alan Bradley | Tron |
| Alan Wake | Alan Wake video game |
| Alan Tracy | Thunderbirds |
| Alan Frog | The Lost Boys |
| Alan Blunt | Alex Rider series |
| Alan Quartermaine | General Hospital |
| Alan Powers | The Magic School Bus |
| Alan Garner | The Hangover |
| Alan Breck Stewart | Kidnapped |
| Alan Stukey | The Big Lebowski |