Alan
girl nameAlan entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2264 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2264
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4192 |
| 1930s | #3570 |
| 1940s | #3557 |
| 1950s | #3049 |
| 1960s | #2959 |
| 1970s | #4425 |
| 1980s | #4666 |
| 1990s | #8669 |
| 2000s | #10608 |
| 2010s | #12311 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Alan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alan alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alan in 2025?
- Alan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Alan most popular?
- Alan peaked in 1962, reaching #2264 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alan with classmates?
- Alan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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