Rising since 2002, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Allure since 1997
Babies named Allure per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 198 |
| 2020s | 196 |
Meaning & origin
Allure is a modern English name derived from a French-rooted vocabulary word, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1997. It has been rising in use since 2002, reaching its peak rank of 4,987 in 2025, with a 1-in-61,818 incidence. Pennsylvania recorded the most uses for this name. The trajectory shows a steady climb, fitting a broader trend of abstract virtue and attraction names.
Allure is derived directly from the English word 'allure', which entered English from Old French 'alurer' (to attract). The French verb itself combines the prefix 'a-' and 'lurer' (to lure), from a Frankish origin. As a given name, Allure is a modern coinage, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1997, reflecting a trend of using abstract nouns as names.
Where Allure is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lulu, Rue
Sibling names for Allure
Names that share Allure's style, for a brother or sister.
