Allen Name Origin
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American (English) 60% -
British (English) 30%
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Canadian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Allen
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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.
Name Trends
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).