Allen

Gender Usage of the Name Allen

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Allen is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Allen

• Worldwide

  #1025 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #546 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #2430 Boy’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #887 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Allen is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Allen ranked #1,025 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,106 in 2024 — an improvement of 81 places. Allen shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.

Historically, its best recorded position was #68 in 1947. Its lowest recorded position was #1,106 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -49 places (from #976 to #1,025).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Allen

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names

Length

5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names

Starts with

A — Boy Names Starting with A

Ends with

n — Boy Names Ending in “n”

Name AestheticMethodology

Allen uses a two-syllable structure and a vowel-initial start, resulting in a steady, understated phonetic rhythm. Its longevity as a surname and given name, appearing in works involving figures like Allen Ginsberg, defines its Elegant & Timeless nature.

Middle Names For Allen

Middle names used with AllenMethodology

Allen is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Allen Ray · Allen Wayne · Allen Michael · Allen Dale · Allen KeithView all 615 boy middle names.

• Total 1,187 middle names used with Allen
• 213 girl middle names used with Allen
• 329 unisex middle names used with Allen

Middle name suggestions for AllenMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Allen is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Allen Milton · Allen Melvin · Allen Marvin · Allen Marcus · Allen Mathew. View all 142 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Allen

Sound Like Allen Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Alan · Allan · Alain · View all 25 names

Spelled Like Allen Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Alben · Alven

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Anthony · Andrew · Alexander · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Allen Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Allen”

Dictionary Meaning of "Allen"Methodology

• An English and Scottish surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Alan

• A male given name from the Celtic languages, a variant of Alan; in modern use often transferred from the surname

• A number of places in the United States

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  • A ghost town in Pima County, Arizona.
  • An unincorporated community in Allen County, Indiana.
  • A minor city in Lyon County, Kansas.
  • A minor city in Floyd County, Kentucky.
  • An unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
  • An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Wicomico County, Maryland.
  • A village in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
  • An unincorporated community in Quitman County, Mississippi.
  • A village in Dixon County, Nebraska.
  • A town in Allegany County, New York.
  • A town in Hughes County and Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
  • A census-designated place in Bennett County, South Dakota.
  • A city in Collin County, Texas.
  • A former unincorporated community in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
  • An unincorporated community in Clear Creek, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
  • A number of townships in the United States, listed under Allen Township.

• A number of rivers in England

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  • A river in Dorset, which joins the (Dorset) Stour at Wimborne Minster.
  • A river in Northumberland, which joins the South Tyne.
  • A river in north Cornwall, which joins the River Camel near Sladesbridge.
  • A minor river in south-west Cornwall, which forms the Truro River at Truro.

• A village in County Kildare, Ireland

• A townland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

• A city in Río Negro province, Argentina

• A municipality in Northern Samar, Philippines

Alternative Forms

Alan · Allan · Alen.

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How to Spell Allen in ASL

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