Allen
A boy's name of Celtic and Gaelic origin, ranked #578 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #578
- Best ever
- #71 in 1940
- US births since 1880
- 273,662
- Born in 2025
- 507
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 99% boys
Meaning
- Cheerful, noble
- Handsome
Births 1880–2025
Peak 5,203 in 1951. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA20,346
- NY17,715
- TX15,337
- PA14,583
- IL12,898
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 96% of this name's national total.