Holding steady.
Popularity of Allyne since 1893
Babies named Allyne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Allyne's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 116 |
| 1920s | 140 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Allyne is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1893. Its peak year came in 1907, when it saw its highest recorded usage, but since then it has remained steadily uncommon. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has not experienced any significant revival or decline in recent decades. Top states for the name are unknown due to its scarcity, but it likely saw modest use across English-speaking regions. As a variant of Aline or Allan, Allyne carries an aura of vintage charm without having ever been widespread.
Allyne is a variant spelling of Aline, which itself is a diminutive of Adelina or Adelaide, ultimately from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble'. Alternatively, it may be a feminine form of Allan, derived from the Celtic elements meaning 'little rock' or 'harmony'. The name saw some use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Lynnie, Aly
Sibling names for Allyne
Names that share Allyne's style, for a brother or sister.
