Allen is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #573 in 2024 with 497 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,468 births ranking #212. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 66.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,451 boys born was named Allen. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.