Allen
boy name#578 in 2025Allen entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #71 in 1940, ranks #578 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#578
rank today
#71
peak (1940)
507
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #82 |
| 1890s | #93 |
| 1900s | #91 |
| 1910s | #100 |
| 1920s | #94 |
| 1930s | #80 |
| 1940s | #73 |
| 1950s | #84 |
| 1960s | #97 |
| 1970s | #129 |
| 1980s | #127 |
| 1990s | #192 |
| 2000s | #269 |
| 2010s | #366 |
| 2020s | #536 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Allen has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 171,000 people named Allen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Allen alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 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 ranks #578 among US boy names in 2025, with 507 babies given the name.
- When was the name Allen most popular?
- Allen peaked in 1940, reaching #71 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Allen with classmates?
- Allen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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