Alen

Boy name

Alen has been given to 2,371 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It peaked in 2005.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,371

Peak year

2005 (83 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1918

10-year trend

▼ -29%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Alen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alanboy

364,389 babies since 1882

Alexboy

295,991 babies since 1880

Allenboy

273,662 babies since 1880

Glenboy

127,054 babies since 1880

Alecboy

55,489 babies since 1880

Jalenboy

42,547 babies since 1976

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alen.

Akashboy

2,376 babies since 1975

Coleyboy

2,377 babies since 1881

Carstenboy

2,377 babies since 1912

Jashawnboy

2,362 babies since 1976

Kevynboy

2,381 babies since 1948

Jaziahunisex

2,381 babies since 1997

Shemarboy

2,382 babies since 1994

Delfinoboy

2,360 babies since 1913

FAQ

How popular is the name Alen?

Alen has been given to 2,371 babies in the U.S. since 1918. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alen peak?

Alen peaked in 2005, when 83 babies were given the name.

Is Alen a girl or boy name?

Alen is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Alen are boys).

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