Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Allyn since 1908
Babies named Allyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Allyn's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 6 |
| 1910s | 7 | 169 |
| 1920s | 33 | 279 |
| 1930s | 40 | 429 |
| 1940s | 152 | 559 |
| 1950s | 413 | 500 |
| 1960s | 236 | 375 |
| 1970s | 112 | 222 |
| 1980s | 229 | 278 |
| 1990s | 292 | 190 |
| 2000s | 195 | 116 |
| 2010s | 153 | 82 |
| 2020s | 53 | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Allyn is a unisex name with uncertain origins, often seen as a variant of Alan. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1908 but never reached the top 1000, making it a rare choice throughout its history. Its peak year was 1931, after which use declined and shifted toward females. The name has been falling in popularity since 1986, and it has not been recorded in any top state data. Allyn's trajectory reflects larger naming trends where traditional masculine names, like Alan, evolve into softer feminine forms, though Allyn remains an uncommon, versatile option.
Allyn is a variant of Alan or Allen, names of uncertain origin but commonly associated with the Celtic word 'ail' meaning 'rock' or 'harmony'. The name Alan was introduced to England by Bretons after the Norman Conquest, and Allyn emerged as a less common spelling variant. It has been used for both boys and girls, with its peak in the 1930s among males and later as a feminine name.
Where Allyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Lyn
Sibling names for Allyn
Names that share Allyn's style, for a brother or sister.
