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Alan

Alan is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#189

How popular is Alan?

Popularity in the United States

Alan has been given to 354,144 babies in the United States since 1882, peaking in the 1950s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 844 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Alan per year in the United States, 1882–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Alan has been given to 20,720 babies in France since 1927, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Alan per year in France, 1927–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 7,932 people called Alan living in Spain, with an average age of 18.8.

354,144 Babies named since 1882
1950s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Alan

Is Alan a boy's or a girl's name?

Alan is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Alan?

Alan has been given to 354,144 babies in the United States since 1882, peaking in the 1950s. It has held a steady level of use since.