Allen
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About Allen
The name Allen is currently ranked #578 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #71 in 1942. The name is most popular in South Dakota, Alaska, and Delaware. Allen is occasionally used for girls in 2020.
As of September 2026, Allen ranked #578 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #71 in 1942.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #367 | 859 | 447.2 |
| 2015 | #350 | 975 | 508.7 |
| 2016 | #370 | 895 | 471.6 |
| 2017 | #403 | 790 | 426.8 |
| 2018 | #421 | 741 | 408 |
| 2019 | #436 | 702 | 391.3 |
| 2020 | #463 | 637 | 369 |
| 2021 | #525 | 558 | 319 |
| 2022 | #561 | 529 | 303 |
| 2023 | #516 | 572 | 334.4 |
| 2024 | #573 | 497 | 288.5 |
| 2025 | #578 | 507 | 296.8 |
World rankings
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