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The name Allan peaked for girls at #2501 in 1928. Allan is also used for boys, ranking #851 in 2024.

The name Allan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "handsome, cheerful".

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This extra-L variation of Alan isn't quite as popular in the US as the original. Both spellings remain popular in Ireland and England.

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The name Allan is currently ranked #851 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #115 in 1940. The name is most popular in ALLAN, ALLAN, and ALLAN. Allan is occasionally used for girls in 1994.

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