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Allan

Allan is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Allan?

Recorded births named Allan by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	96,711 births
England & Wales since 1996	598 births
Ireland since 1964	552 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Allan's popularity over time

Babies named Allan per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1947 (2,192/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (37/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1974 (34/yr).

When was Allan popular?

Allan reached its peak in 1947, when it was the #272 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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