Allyn
boy nameAllyn entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #780 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#780
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1217 |
| 1910s | #1617 |
| 1920s | #1422 |
| 1930s | #988 |
| 1940s | #892 |
| 1950s | #1059 |
| 1960s | #1278 |
| 1970s | #2099 |
| 1980s | #2096 |
| 1990s | #3662 |
| 2000s | #6722 |
| 2010s | #8478 |
| 2020s | #11185 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Allyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Allyn alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Allyn in 2025?
- Allyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Allyn most popular?
- Allyn peaked in 1942, reaching #780 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Allyn with classmates?
- Allyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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