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

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy 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)

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