Boy Name
Allen
"Handsome, fair, or bright; derived from Gaelic origins"
Ranked #573 for boys
About the Name Allen
Meaning
Handsome, fair, or bright; derived from Gaelic origins
Origin
Gaelic, EnglishGender
Boy
First Letter
ABoy Rank
#573
Allen is a boy name of Gaelic, English origin. The name means "Handsome, fair, or bright; derived from Gaelic origins" and Currently ranked #573 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Gaelic, English names.
Popularity Over Time
#47527 1950
#37919 1960
#21824 1970
#22100 1980
#17046 1990
#12619 2000
#8859 2010
#2804 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Allen
- AG Allen Ginsberg (poet)
- WA Woody Allen (filmmaker/comedian)