Boys name · California
Allen in California
Allen was the 491st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 65 babies named Allen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 20,329 babies Allen.
Popularity over time
Allen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 87th |
| 1926 | 71 | 102nd |
| 1943 | 180 | 88th |
| 1959 | 309 | 117th |
| 1976 | 184 | 160th |
| 1992 | 268 | 195th |
| 2009 | 176 | 257th |
| 2025 | 65 | 491st |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 87th in 1910 to 491st in 2025.
The most babies named Allen in California in a single year was 359, in 1962. Its best showing was 71st among boys names in 1939.
Across the country, Allen reached its best rank of 16th in Nevada (1926). See Allen in every state →
How popular is Allen in California?
Allen was the 491st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 65 babies named Allen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 20,329 babies Allen.
How many babies are named Allen in California?
In 2025, 65 babies were named Allen in California. The most babies named Allen in California in a single year was 359, in 1962.
What is the rank of Allen in California?
Allen ranked 491st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 71st among boys names in 1939.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.