Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Allen
Endangered
Down 90.2% from peak
Peak era
1951
Peak births
5,179
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
1880Peak 19512025
Quick answers about Allen
How many people are named Allen?
An estimated 170,269 living Americans are named Allen.
How rare is Allen?
Allen is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 507 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 90.2% from its 1951 peak.
How old is the typical Allen?
The median age of a living American named Allen is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 71 years old.
Is Allen still popular?
No. Allen is endangered as a baby name, down 90.2% from its 1951 peak with 507 births in 2025.
Peak year
1951
Decline from peak
90.2%
2025
507
All-time
271,796