Allen name meaning
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What does Allen mean?
Customary and Evergreen unisex name Allen is used chiefly in Finnish, Swedish, Icelandic, English, Scottish, Danish and Norwegian and originated from Latin, Celtic and English, Allen means "Form of Alan, Noble, Rock, Comely or Tribe near the Black Sea".
Allen is variation of persistent and darling Aleen. Aleen is variant of famous and ceaseless Aileen. Also Aleen is variant form of loved Aleena. Aleen is form of Alena in English language.
Aleen's meaning is Shining is of Celtic and Old French origin. Allen is variant form of long standing and preeminent Allan. Allan is form of AlainAlan. Allan is Nordic equivalent of Alan.
Allan means Handsome One and Rock is rooted from Latin, English and Celtic. It is celebrated on September 9th.
How do I pronounce Allen?
Two syllabled Allen is most commonly pronounced as a(l)-len.
Variants of Allen
Alanus, Allien, Aleen, Allan, Aileen, Aleena, Alena, Ailleen, Alan, Allanmichael, Allenmichael, Aeleen, Alline, Alene, Ileen, Aibhilin, Aveline, Eileen, Helen, Ailena, Alina, Helena, Helene, Adelena, Magdalena, Ailan, Alann, Alon, Aland, Alanmichael
Nicknames for Allen
If you are looking for a nickname for a baby named Allen, There are plenty of choices
Names that rhyme with AllenHow popular is the name Allen?
Allen was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 269540 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 1950, the moniker grabbed the 70th spot and 5184 baby boys were given the name.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 247 years but still going strong on charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names a whooping 83 times
Allen is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.
In 1953, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 76 on boy names chart when 84 babies were given the name Allen. Over 447 people have been named Allen in New South Wales.
Allen is a unique baby name in Ireland, it had been in use since 1964 and was last seen in 2010, during its 43 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 200 names.
In 1966, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 127 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Allen. Over 508 babies in Ireland have been named Allen.
Allen is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.
There are over 218 babies that have been given the name Allen in England and Wales. In France, it has been in use since 1948 but could not make beyond the top 800.
Over 218 people have been named Allen in France. But Allen is a popular baby name in Uganda where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Tanzania, Canada, England, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
At least, 540000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
Year | Boys | Girls | ||
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Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
2018 | 421 | 733 | ||
2017 | 401 | 787 | ||
2016 | 370 | 889 | 16113 | 5 |
2015 | 350 | 969 | ||
2014 | 367 | 857 | 16468 | 5 |
Facts
Allen in Nordic countries
Countries | Men | Women | ||
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First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
23 | 119 | 0 | 7 | |
198 | 33 | 25 | 0 | |
152 | 197 | 11 | 7 | |
17 | 38 | 7 | 8 | |
51 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
What numbers say about Allen?
Number 6 as your soul urge no represents your caring nature. You test your limits not to amaze others and prove you are courageous but to satisfy the adrenaline hunger inside your heart. The letter A as your cornerstone reveals your ability to lead people and get them to do the stuff you want them to do. Once you put your charming smile on, everyone forgets about your flaws and mistakes and dreams of spending the rest of their life near you.
Looking for a name like Allen? Please go through the following names
- Aed - Used majorly in English, Aed means "Fiery". Its origin is in Celtic is used customarily as a baby boy name
- Annida - Meaning of Annida is Mercy and Who Takes Pleasure In New Joys has origin in Hebrew, Old English and Celtic, a baby girl name is used prevalently in Greek. Annida is derivation of Anita.
- Eléonore - Mainly used in Swedish, Danish and French noteworthy, Eléonore means "Foreign or Wealth or Honor" has its origin in Old Provençal and Celtic is used for girls
- Gwennina means White or Happy has its origin in Celtic
- Bedelia - Customary and Ever lasting girl name Bedelia is mostly used in Irish has its origin in Celtic. Bedelia is Irish form of Bridget
Middle names for Allen
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Sibling Names for Allen
If you're considering naming your baby Allen, you might be seeking some inspiration for sibling names that complement it. Here are some suggestions that range from classic to contemporary, all of which could work beautifully alongside a little one named Allen.
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Famous people named Allen
- Allen Fisher, poet, painter, publisher
- Allen Mandelbaum, American professor of literature and the humanities
- Allen Walker Read, (June
- Allen Upward, poet, lawyer, politician and teacher
- Allen Whipple, American surgeon
- Allen Bathurst, 1st Earl Bathurst, British politician
- Allen Britton, American music educator
- Allen Boothroyd, British industrial designer
- Allen Henry Vigneron, American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
- Allen Boretz, American songwriter, playwright and screenwriter
- Allen Lambert, Canadian banker and former Chairman of the Toronto-Dominion Bank
- Allen Jones, American planter and statesman
- Allen Appel, American novelist best
- Allen Melancthon Sumner, Allen Melancthon Sumner Jr
- Allen Jones, Allen Alvoid Jones, Jr
- Allen Campbell, zookeeper and elephant trainer and handler
- Allen Hamilton, founding father of Fort Wayne in Allen County
- Allen Vizzutti, American trumpeter, composer and music educator
- Allen Strange, He authored two books
- Allen Yancy, was Vice President of Liberia
- Allen Batsford, association football manager
- Allen C. Skorepa, American lichenologist
- Allen McKay, British Labour Party politician
- Allen May, American racecar driver
- Allen Bukoff, artist and social psychologist in Birmingham
- Allen Say, Asian American writer and illustrator
- Allen Wier, American writer and a professor at the University of Tennessee
- Allen Crowe, American racecar driver
- Allen J. Furlow, Representative from Minnesota;
- Allen George Newman, American sculptor
- Allen Clapp, singer
- Allen C. Beach, American lawyer and politician from New York
- Allen Crawford, artist, illustrator, designer, and writer
- Allen Hughes, American dance and music critic
- Allen J. Scott, professor of geography and public policy at University of California
- Allen Lowrie, West Australian botanist
- Allen Ferdinand Owen, American politician and lawyer
- Allen Vince, was one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred
- Allen Nease, pioneer of Florida’s reforestation and conservation efforts
- Allen Johnson, American historian, teacher, biographer
- Allen Bathurst, Lord Apsley, British Army officer and Conservative Party politician
- Allen Hoey, American poet, novelist, and literary critic
- Allen Mendler, American author and educator born on October 21
- Allen H. Greenfield, American-born occultist and author long involved
- Allen Potter, politician from the U.S. state of Michigan
- Allen Montgomery Lewis, barrister and public servant from Saint Lucia
- Allen B. DuMont, American electronics engineer
- Allen Newell, researcher
- Allen Hatcher, American topologist
- Allen Taflove, full professor
- Allen Ginsberg, American poet, philosopher and writer
- Allen G. Thurman, Democratic Representative
- Allen Dulles, American diplomat and lawyer
- Allen Tate, American poet, essayist, social commentator
Lists having Allen
- Boys names beginning with A
- Girls names beginning with A
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- Boy names that ends with -len
- Popular Boy Names in United States (1968)
- Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (1960)
- Baby Names that mean Noble
- Baby Names that mean Rock
- Baby Names that mean Comely
- Baby Names that mean Tribe
- Baby Names that mean Black
- Baby Names that mean Sea