Allen as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Allen?

We estimate that there are 171,112 people named Allen who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Allen is the 161st most common for men, and the 328th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Allen?

The average person named Allen is 50.80 years old.

Is Allen a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

568 people named Allen were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 516th most popular name for boys, and the 1,045th most popular overall.

The popularity of Allen peaked between 1949–1950, when it was the 71st most popular name for baby boys.

Is Allen a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Allen is almost exclusively a male name. 99.4% of people named Allen are male.

Popularity of Allen in England

In 2020, Allen was the in England and Wales.