Allen
girl nameAllen entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #1228 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#1228
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1558 |
| 1900s | #1759 |
| 1910s | #1642 |
| 1920s | #1710 |
| 1930s | #1770 |
| 1940s | #1964 |
| 1950s | #2449 |
| 1960s | #2650 |
| 1970s | #4377 |
| 1980s | #4471 |
| 1990s | #8795 |
| 2000s | #12680 |
| 2010s | #14622 |
| 2020s | #8953 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Allen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Allen alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Allen in 2025?
- Allen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Allen most popular?
- Allen peaked in 1914, reaching #1228 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Allen with classmates?
- Allen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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