Allan
Allan is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Allan in their class.
About the Name Allan
Allan ranked #3,684 in 2025, down from its peak of #489 in 1996 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Allan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Allan in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #851, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Allan
- Allan Nevins — Joseph Allan Nevins was an American historian and journalist, known for his extensive work on the history of the Civil War and his biographies of such figures as Grover Cleveland, Hamilton Fish, Henry Ford, and John D.
- Allan Arbus — Allan Franklin Arbus was an American actor and photographer.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Allan
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Allan
Almost certainly the only Allan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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