Alan
Peaked at #40 nationally in 1951, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Alan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Alan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2263
in 1962
Last ranked
#15770
in 2018
Years tracked
87
1921–2018
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1921, Alan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1962, ranking #2263 nationally with 28 babies given the name that year.
Alan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2018, when it stood at #15770.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | #15,770 | 5 |
| 2017 | #16,015 | 5 |
| 2016 | #16,345 | 5 |
| 2015 | #8,467 | 13 |
| 2014 | #11,009 | 9 |
| 2013 | #11,051 | 9 |
| 2012 | #9,133 | 12 |
| 2011 | #11,221 | 9 |
Alan — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#40
in 1951
Current rank
#167
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1882–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1882, Alan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1951, ranking #40 nationally with 8,408 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #170 (2014) to #167 (2024) — a 2% improvement.
As of 2024, Alan ranks #167 nationally for boys, with 2,183 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #167 | 2,183 |
| 2023 | #167 | 2,164 |
| 2022 | #189 | 2,005 |
| 2021 | #197 | 1,931 |
| 2020 | #194 | 1,966 |
| 2019 | #182 | 2,141 |
| 2018 | #174 | 2,250 |
| 2017 | #159 | 2,442 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alan most popular?
Alan was most popular in 1951, when it ranked #40 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alan?
At least 362,464 babies have been recorded with the name Alan in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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