Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alan.
National Rank (2025)
#191
All-Time Peak Rank
#40 (1951)
Total U.S. Births
363,313
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Alan Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Alan
According to SSA data, Alan achieved its highest historical rank of #40 in 1951. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1955 with 9,037 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 23.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 142 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-23.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,037Births in 1955
Years in Top 100
34yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
142Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:51
1890s:144
1900s:293
1910s:2,020
1920s:7,013
1930s:16,374
1940s:50,302
1950s:83,976
1960s:61,392
1970s:24,813
1980s:26,825
1990s:24,094
2000s:29,647
2010s:24,199
2020s:12,170
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAl-an
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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