Allan
Peaked at #115 nationally in 1940, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Allan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Allan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2501
in 1928
Last ranked
#13515
in 1994
Years tracked
41
1922–1994
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1922, Allan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #2501 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Allan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1994, when it stood at #13515.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #13,515 | 5 |
| 1989 | #9,706 | 7 |
| 1987 | #9,868 | 6 |
| 1986 | #10,955 | 5 |
| 1985 | #9,339 | 6 |
| 1984 | #9,172 | 6 |
| 1983 | #10,314 | 5 |
| 1982 | #9,263 | 6 |
Allan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#115
in 1940
Current rank
#851
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Allan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #115 nationally with 1,608 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #723 (2014) to #851 (2024) — a 15% drop.
As of 2024, Allan ranks #851 nationally for boys, with 283 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #851 | 283 |
| 2023 | #812 | 302 |
| 2022 | #823 | 301 |
| 2021 | #838 | 283 |
| 2020 | #825 | 278 |
| 2019 | #813 | 280 |
| 2018 | #782 | 294 |
| 2017 | #777 | 301 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Allan most popular?
Allan was most popular in 1940, when it ranked #115 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Allan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Allan?
At least 96,483 babies have been recorded with the name Allan in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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