How Common is the First Name Allen?
We estimate that there are 166,399 people named Allen who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Allen is the 162nd most common for men, and the 334th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Allen?
The average person named Allen is 51.67 years old.
Is Allen a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
507 people named Allen were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 578th most popular name for boys, and the 1,156th 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.