Allan
boy name#1012 in 2025Allan entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #115 in 1940, ranks #1012 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1012
rank today
#115
peak (1940)
223
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #371 |
| 1890s | #338 |
| 1900s | #275 |
| 1910s | #244 |
| 1920s | #201 |
| 1930s | #142 |
| 1940s | #132 |
| 1950s | #163 |
| 1960s | #224 |
| 1970s | #317 |
| 1980s | #346 |
| 1990s | #423 |
| 2000s | #489 |
| 2010s | #714 |
| 2020s | #862 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Allan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 59,000 people named Allan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Allan alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 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 ranks #1012 among US boy names in 2025, with 223 babies given the name.
- When was the name Allan most popular?
- Allan peaked in 1940, reaching #115 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Allan with classmates?
- Allan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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