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How Many People Are Named Allan?
Estimated people named Allan living in the U.S. today
59,506
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 96,483
- Peak year: 1947 (2,192 births)
- Estimated living today: 59,506
Allan by age group — who carries the name today?
Allan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Allan
Allan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 96,483 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 59,506 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,744 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Allans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Allan in the US?
An estimated 59,506 people named Allan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Allan rare — about 1 in 5,744 Americans.
Is Allan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Allan is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Allan most popular?
Allan peaked in 1947, when 2,192 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Allan?
Allan ranks #803 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).