Allen
Allen is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Allen in their class.
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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Allen in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #573, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Allen
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Allen
Almost certainly the only Allen in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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