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How Many People Are Named Allen?
Estimated people named Allen living in the U.S. today
172,911
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 273,148
- Peak year: 1951 (5,203 births)
- Estimated living today: 172,911
Allen by age group — who carries the name today?
Allen popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Allen
Allen has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 273,148 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 172,911 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,977 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Allens 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 Allen in the US?
An estimated 172,911 people named Allen are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Allen uncommon — about 1 in 1,977 Americans.
Is Allen a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Allen is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Allen most popular?
Allen peaked in 1951, when 5,203 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Allen?
Allen ranks #323 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).