Allen
Male name · ↓ Falling
124,165
Total Births
1951
Peak Year
#513
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Allen
Allen is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 124,165 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 4,242 births |
| 1890s | 4,567 births |
| 1900s | 5,667 births |
| 1910s | 7,681 births |
| 1920s | 9,662 births |
| 1930s | 11,080 births |
| 1940s | 16,317 births |
| 1950s | 19,247 births |
| 1960s | 14,983 births |
| 1970s | 8,634 births |
| 1980s | 8,529 births |
| 1990s | 6,551 births |
| 2000s | 4,609 births |
| 2010s | 1,854 births |
| 2020s | 542 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Allen?
Allen has been given to 124,165 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1951 with 2,162 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #513.
Is Allen a boy or girl name?
Allen is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Allen most popular?
Allen was most popular in 1951, when 2,162 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Allen?
Allen first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).