Gender: Male
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Beautiful Woman
Pronunciation: AL-uhn, /ˈælən/, AE L AH N
Popularity Rank: #2,439
The name Allen is of Celtic origin and means 'handsome', 'harmony', or 'noble'. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has been used since the Middle Ages.
The name Allen is of Celtic origin and means Beautiful Woman. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Allen is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AL-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈælən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L AH N
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Allen is recorded 26,836 times globally, ranking it as the 2,439th most common name worldwide.
Allen is most prevalent in United States of America, with 12,257 occurrences, making it the 459th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Allen is found among 1 in every 123 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #459 | 1 : 148 |
| South Africa | #1,206 | 1 : 1,328 |
| United Kingdom | #900 | 1 : 396 |
| China | #44 | 1 : 123 |
| Malaysia | #1,183 | 1 : 1,740 |
| Canada | #597 | 1 : 382 |
| Nigeria | #1,341 | 1 : 1,315 |
| Hong Kong | #427 | 1 : 482 |
| Taiwan | #26 | 1 : 285 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,931 | 1 : 5,297 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Allen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: July 11, 2024 01:19 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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