Allen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #516 in 2023 with 572 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,468 births ranking #212. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 61.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,987 boys born was named Allen. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.