Rising since 1985, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Alen since 1918
Babies named Alen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 79 |
| 1950s | 107 |
| 1960s | 140 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 187 |
| 1990s | 324 |
| 2000s | 620 |
| 2010s | 443 |
| 2020s | 256 |
Meaning & origin
Alen is a name that has maintained a steady, if modest, presence in the United States since it first appeared in records in 1918, with a peak in popularity in 2005. As of 2025, it ranks 3240th, with about 1 in 47,447 boys receiving the name that year, reflecting its continued but niche usage. The name has shown a rising trajectory since 1985, indicating a gradual increase in preference among parents. Its top states of usage include New York, Florida, and California, suggesting a broad regional appeal. Alen carries a clean, straightforward sound that aligns it with classic names like Alan and Allen, offering a simpler spelling that may appeal to modern parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive choice.
Alen is a given name that may derive as a spelling variant of Alan, a name of debated origin often linked to Breton or Celtic roots meaning 'little rock' or 'handsome'. It could also be a variant of Allen, which shares similar origins. The name has been in use in the United States since at least the early 20th century, with modest but consistent popularity.
Where Alen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alen” around the world
Where Alen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Sibling names for Alen
Names that share Alen's style, for a brother or sister.
