Allen

Rank 562nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Allen was 562nd most popular baby name for boys and 1,129th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 524 babies were named Allen in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,410 babies in the United States were named Allen. Today, the average age of someone named Allen is around 53 to 60 years old.

The name "Allen" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Allen is Al.

Allen Meaning & Origin

Allen is a name of Celtic origin which symbolizes harmony and nobility, often evoking thoughts of strong, confident individuals.

The name Allen is described as intelligent, creative and reliable.

Pronunciation

Allen is pronounced ah-lehn in English. The name Allen has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Allen

  • The name Allen is shared by many notable people in different fields such as Allen Ginsberg, a famous American poet, Allen Iverson, a well-known former professional basketball player, and Woody Allen, an acclaimed film director and comedian.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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