Holding steady.
Popularity of Alleen since 1893
Babies named Alleen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alleen's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 83 |
| 1910s | 222 |
| 1920s | 281 |
| 1930s | 150 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alleen is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1893, during the late Victorian era. Its peak usage came just two years later in 1895, after which it gradually declined. The name's trajectory has remained stable but low, never experiencing a revival. Historically, names like Alleen were often creative respellings or variants of more established names such as Eileen or Allen. Despite its obscurity, Alleen carries a vintage charm familiar to turn-of-the-century naming patterns. While no top states are recorded for Alleen, it fits alongside other soft-sounding 'A' names from that period. Today, it remains a distinctive choice for parents drawn to rare, historical names.
Alleen likely emerged in the late 19th century as a variant of Eileen, itself an Anglicized form of the Irish name Eibhlín (derived from Helen). It may also be a feminine form of Allen, a surname with Celtic roots. The name saw modest use in the 1890s in the United States, peaking in 1895, but has since remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Lee
Sibling names for Alleen
Names that share Alleen's style, for a brother or sister.
