Allen
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Handsome; Harmony
Background: The name Allen originates from the Old English word 'aelf,' meaning 'handsome,' and is also connected to the Gaelic name 'Ailin,' which refers to 'harmony' or 'noble.' This dual origin highlights both attractiveness and a sense of peace.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#137
Total births
273,148
Most popular decade
1950s
(142,581 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-206 ranks)
Years in Top 100
83
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.3% male
0.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 184
- First year rank
- #82
- Peak year
- 1951
- Peak year births
- 5,179
- Peak rank
- #72
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 497
- Recent rank
- #573
Female
- First year
- 1896
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,416
- Peak year
- 1925
- Peak year births
- 36
- Peak rank
- #1,324
- Most recent year
- 2020
- Recent year births
- 11
- Recent rank
- #8,947
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).