Alan
boy name#191 in 2025Alan entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #40 in 1951, ranks #191 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#191
rank today
#40
peak (1951)
1,915
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #790 |
| 1890s | #539 |
| 1900s | #401 |
| 1910s | #333 |
| 1920s | #208 |
| 1930s | #114 |
| 1940s | #61 |
| 1950s | #44 |
| 1960s | #59 |
| 1970s | #113 |
| 1980s | #110 |
| 1990s | #144 |
| 2000s | #138 |
| 2010s | #165 |
| 2020s | #184 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 277,000 people named Alan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alan alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 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 ranks #191 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,915 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alan most popular?
- Alan peaked in 1951, reaching #40 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alan with classmates?
- Alan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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