Allen
Peaked at #71 nationally in 1940, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Allen has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Allen — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1232
in 1914
Last ranked
#8975
in 2020
Years tracked
110
1896–2020
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1896, Allen reached its peak popularity for girls in 1914, ranking #1232 nationally with 25 babies given the name that year.
Allen hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2020, when it stood at #8975.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #8,975 | 11 |
| 2019 | #12,517 | 7 |
| 2016 | #14,439 | 6 |
| 2014 | #16,659 | 5 |
| 2013 | #13,242 | 7 |
| 2012 | #17,028 | 5 |
| 2011 | #16,916 | 5 |
| 2010 | #12,338 | 8 |
Allen — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#71
in 1940
Current rank
#573
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Allen reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #71 nationally with 3,028 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #367 (2014) to #573 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Allen ranks #573 nationally for boys, with 497 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #573 | 497 |
| 2023 | #516 | 572 |
| 2022 | #561 | 529 |
| 2021 | #525 | 558 |
| 2020 | #463 | 637 |
| 2019 | #436 | 702 |
| 2018 | #421 | 741 |
| 2017 | #403 | 790 |
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 Allen most popular?
Allen was most popular in 1940, when it ranked #71 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Allen becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Allen?
At least 273,148 babies have been recorded with the name Allen in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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