Allan
girl nameAllan entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #2497 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#2497
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3998 |
| 1930s | #3398 |
| 1940s | #4316 |
| 1950s | #5095 |
| 1960s | #5913 |
| 1970s | #8886 |
| 1980s | #9769 |
| 1990s | #13430 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Allan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Allan alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Allan in 2025?
- Allan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Allan most popular?
- Allan peaked in 1928, reaching #2497 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Allan with classmates?
- Allan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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