Will my child share the name Allen with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Allen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Allen in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Allen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Allen has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2043 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1079 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Allen popular in the US as well as the UK?

Allen is more popular in the US (#573) than in the UK (#4271). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Allen a popular baby name in the United States?

Allen ranks #573 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4271

Allen

Allen is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Allen in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4271

US Rank #573

About the Name Allen

Allen has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2043 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #1079 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Allen is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #573, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.