How Many People Are Named Allyn?

Complete statistics for the name Allyn in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Allyn
Very Rare
5,131
Estimated People
1 in 64,315
1 in X Americans
1951
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,223 (63%)
♀ Female
1,908 (37%)
63%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 62

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 194
Connecticut 10
Iowa 17
Illinois 67
Massachusetts 12
Michigan 37
Minnesota 84
New Jersey 5
New York 254
Ohio 33
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 37
Texas 22
Washington 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Allyn

How Many People Have the Name Allyn in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,131 people in the United States currently share the name Allyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,315 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Allyn a Common or Rare Name?

Allyn is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Allyn Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Allyn are covered in full on the Allyn name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Allyn Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Allyn in SSA data, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female. Allyn leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Allyn Most Popular?

The name Allyn reached peak popularity in 1951, with 89 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Allyn Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Allyn across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Allyn?

Approximately 5,131 people in the United States share the name Allyn, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Allyn a rare name?

Allyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,315 Americans has this name.

What does the name Allyn mean?

The meaning and origin of Allyn is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Allyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 63% of people named Allyn are male and 37% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Allyn most popular?

The name Allyn reached its peak in 1951, with 89 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,131
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 64,315
GenderMale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1951
Male %63%
Female %37%

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