Allan
5 countries#1012 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Allan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
96,711 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1012 · peaked in 1947 with 2,192 births
Most common in: New York, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
17,658 births recorded 1946–2022 · currently #902 · peaked in 1998 with 1,366 births
Most common in: Nord, Seine-Maritime, La Réunion, Pas-de-Calais, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,478 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1980 with 286 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,903 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1980 with 286 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
569 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 1996 with 37 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 1998–1998 · peaked in 1998 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Allan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #504 | — |
| 2007 | #518 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #550 | ↓32 |
| 2009 | #560 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #614 | ↓54 |
| 2011 | #675 | ↓61 |
| 2012 | #695 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #656 | ↑39 |
| 2014 | #723 | ↓67 |
| 2015 | #659 | ↑64 |
| 2016 | #741 | ↓82 |
| 2017 | #777 | ↓36 |
| 2018 | #782 | ↓5 |
| 2019 | #813 | ↓31 |
| 2020 | #826 | ↓13 |
| 2021 | #840 | ↓14 |
| 2022 | #824 | ↑16 |
| 2023 | #813 | ↑11 |
| 2024 | #857 | ↓44 |
| 2025 | #1012 | ↓155 |
Frequently asked questions about Allan
Is Allan a popular name?
Yes — Allan currently ranks #1012 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Allan more common for boys or girls?
Allan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Allan most popular?
Allan peaked in 1947 in United States, with 2,192 recorded births that year.
Is Allan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Allan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #381 in 1880 to #1012 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Allan?
At least 119,847 babies have been recorded with the name Allan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Allan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Allan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Allan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Allan include Watson, Alfonso, Grey, Joziah.
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