Allen Name Origin

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Name Origin

The name 'Allen' is of Celtic origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Ailín' meaning 'little rock' or 'harmony'. It is commonly used as a male given name and surname in English-speaking countries, especially the United States and the United Kingdom.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Allen each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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