Boy
Allen
handsome, cheerful
About Allen
This classic name carries a timeless quality that never goes out of style. Allen works beautifully in both professional and casual settings, offering versatility that grows with a child from playground to boardroom. The name has a gentle strength about it, neither too common nor too unusual. Parents appreciate its straightforward spelling and pronunciation, eliminating lifelong corrections. Allen fits comfortably across generations, honoring tradition while remaining thoroughly modern. It pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname, making it a practical choice for families of diverse backgrounds. The name's two-syllable rhythm creates a pleasant, balanced sound that's easy to call across a playground or whisper at bedtime. Allen suggests someone approachable and reliable, qualities that serve well throughout life. Consider how naturally it fits on everything from a birth announcement to a business card, maintaining dignity and warmth at every stage.
Popularity of the Name Allen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #82 | |||
| 1881 | #80 | |||
| 1882 | #80 | |||
| 1883 | #82 | |||
| 1884 | #87 | |||
| 1885 | #87 | |||
| 1886 | #82 | |||
| 1887 | #81 | |||
| 1888 | #75 | |||
| 1889 | #79 | |||
| 1890 | #90 | |||
| 1891 | #94 | |||
| 1892 | #89 | |||
| 1893 | #99 | |||
| 1894 | #89 | |||
| 1895 | #98 | |||
| 1896 | #91 | |||
| 1897 | #82 | |||
| 1898 | #103 | |||
| 1899 | #91 | |||
| 1900 | #104 | #85 | ||
| 1901 | #88 | #93 | ||
| 1902 | #89 | #102 | ||
| 1903 | #91 | #89 | ||
| 1904 | #96 | #78 | ||
| 1905 | #88 | #76 | ||
| 1906 | #84 | #77 | ||
| 1907 | #85 | #102 | ||
| 1908 | #92 | #73 | ||
| 1909 | #93 | #68 | ||
| 1910 | #92 | #83 | ||
| 1911 | #98 | #82 | ||
| 1912 | #103 | #67 | ||
| 1913 | #100 | #71 | ||
| 1914 | #105 | #68 | ||
| 1915 | #99 | #70 | ||
| 1916 | #101 | #87 | ||
| 1917 | #100 | #72 | ||
| 1918 | #98 | #85 | ||
| 1919 | #101 | #69 | ||
| 1920 | #94 | #64 | ||
| 1921 | #94 | #73 | ||
| 1922 | #95 | #83 | ||
| 1923 | #97 | #75 | ||
| 1924 | #94 | #80 | ||
| 1925 | #94 | #84 | ||
| 1926 | #93 | #69 | ||
| 1927 | #95 | #82 | ||
| 1928 | #93 | #75 | ||
| 1929 | #86 | #84 | ||
| 1930 | #85 | #75 | ||
| 1931 | #79 | #85 | ||
| 1932 | #80 | #70 | ||
| 1933 | #84 | #76 | ||
| 1934 | #88 | #132 | ||
| 1935 | #83 | #89 | ||
| 1936 | #81 | #93 | ||
| 1937 | #76 | #101 | ||
| 1938 | #73 | #89 | ||
| 1939 | #72 | #97 | ||
| 1940 | #71 | #98 | ||
| 1941 | #73 | #95 | ||
| 1942 | #71 | #96 | ||
| 1943 | #76 | #101 | ||
| 1944 | #77 | #87 | ||
| 1945 | #74 | #86 | ||
| 1946 | #74 | #96 | ||
| 1947 | #73 | #85 | ||
| 1948 | #72 | #100 | ||
| 1949 | #71 | #95 | ||
| 1950 | #71 | #90 | ||
| 1951 | #72 | #112 | ||
| 1952 | #78 | #98 | ||
| 1953 | #81 | #121 | ||
| 1954 | #82 | #115 | ||
| 1955 | #84 | #115 | ||
| 1956 | #87 | #111 | ||
| 1957 | #91 | #98 | ||
| 1958 | #92 | #117 | ||
| 1959 | #97 | #110 | ||
| 1960 | #99 | #122 | ||
| 1961 | #96 | #122 | ||
| 1962 | #93 | #125 | ||
| 1963 | #90 | #161 | ||
| 1964 | #93 | #157 | #164 | |
| 1965 | #92 | #149 | #207 | |
| 1966 | #97 | #185 | #127 | |
| 1967 | #100 | #170 | #138 | |
| 1968 | #100 | #176 | #127 | |
| 1969 | #111 | #216 | #142 | |
| 1970 | #113 | #171 | #140 | |
| 1971 | #120 | #215 | #137 | |
| 1972 | #123 | #216 | #160 | |
| 1973 | #124 | #262 | #201 | |
| 1974 | #125 | #304 | #144 | |
| 1975 | #127 | #273 | #141 | |
| 1976 | #134 | #248 | #179 | |
| 1977 | #144 | #215 | #149 | |
| 1978 | #145 | #284 | #157 | |
| 1979 | #139 | #166 | ||
| 1980 | #124 | #163 | ||
| 1981 | #131 | #240 | #157 | |
| 1982 | #122 | #284 | #161 | |
| 1983 | #120 | #174 | ||
| 1984 | #128 | #175 | ||
| 1985 | #128 | #163 | ||
| 1986 | #128 | #167 | ||
| 1987 | #128 | #197 | ||
| 1988 | #134 | #338 | #215 | |
| 1989 | #130 | #201 | ||
| 1990 | #141 | #209 | ||
| 1991 | #154 | #202 | #338 | |
| 1992 | #165 | #297 | #375 | |
| 1993 | #168 | #301 | #315 | |
| 1994 | #179 | #237 | #424 | |
| 1995 | #197 | #325 | ||
| 1996 | #212 | #371 | #400 | |
| 1997 | #218 | #337 | #440 | |
| 1998 | #239 | #243 | #394 | |
| 1999 | #244 | #379 | ||
| 2000 | #249 | #404 | ||
| 2001 | #243 | #413 | #385 | |
| 2002 | #246 | #395 | #449 | |
| 2003 | #250 | #502 | #434 | |
| 2004 | #255 | #512 | #637 | |
| 2005 | #271 | #523 | #559 | |
| 2006 | #283 | #383 | #411 | |
| 2007 | #287 | #635 | #664 | |
| 2008 | #293 | #602 | #565 | |
| 2009 | #310 | #707 | #508 | |
| 2010 | #322 | #728 | #661 | |
| 2011 | #317 | #612 | ||
| 2012 | #329 | #635 | ||
| 2013 | #348 | #577 | ||
| 2014 | #367 | #677 | ||
| 2015 | #349 | #631 | ||
| 2016 | #370 | #543 | ||
| 2017 | #403 | #595 | ||
| 2018 | #421 | #641 | ||
| 2019 | #436 | #632 | ||
| 2020 | #463 | |||
| 2021 | #524 | #910 | ||
| 2022 | #561 | |||
| 2023 | #517 | #949 | ||
| 2024 | #572 | |||
| 2025 | #578 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Allen
Names Similar to Allen
Nicknames for Allen
- Al
- Allie
- Len
- Alan
Famous People Named Allen
| Allen Iverson | American basketball player |
| Allen Ginsberg | American poet |
| Allen Leech | Irish actor |
| Allen West | American politician |
| Allen Ludden | American game show host |
| Allen Dulles | American diplomat |
| Allen Klein | American businessman |
| Allen Covert | American actor |
| Allen Jones | British artist |
| Allen Neuharth | American businessman |
| Allen Craig | American baseball player |
| Allen Doyle | American golfer |
| Allen Drury | American novelist |
| Allen Jenkins | American actor |
| Allen Fox | American tennis player |
| Allen Kardec | French educator and philosopher |
| Allen Robinson | American football player |
| Allen Toussaint | American musician |
| Allen Welsh Dulles | American intelligence official |
Characters Named Allen
| Allen Walker | D.Gray-man |
| Allen Francis Doyle | Angel |
| Allen Gamble | The Other Guys |
| Allen Bauer | Splash |
| Allen Strange | The Journey of Allen Strange |
| Allen Maldonado | Black-ish |
| Allen Sheridan | The Practice |
| Allen Pinkerton | The Pinkertons |
| Allen Avadonia | The Evillious Chronicles |
| Allen Whitley | Doom Patrol |
| Allenby Beardsley | Mobile Fighter G Gundam |
| Allen Hale | Sword Art Online |
| Allen, a character in the game Final Fantasy IX | |
| Allen, a character in the game Fire Emblem | Thracia 776 |
| Allen, a character in the movie The Hangover Part III | |
| Allen, a character in the anime Escaflowne | |
| Allen Mack, a character in the TV series Queer as Folk | |
| Allen, a character in the movie Wonder Wheel | |
| Allen The Alien, a character in the comic Invincible | |
| Allen, a character in the TV series The Kids Are Alright |