What does the name Allen mean?

The name Allen means "Little rock".

What is the origin of the name Allen?

Allen is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 497 babies were named Allen in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Allen is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 497 ↘

All-Time Total: 264,724

Peak Year: 1951

Allen is of Celtic origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Álainn," meaning "handsome" or "cheerful."

Boy names closely related to Allen

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Girl names closely related to Allen

Scarlet Alexis Mylah Scarlett Raya Audrey Layla Aurora

Names with similar meaning to Allen

Alaina Alan Alana Alani Alanna Alannah Alayna Allan

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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