Boys name · Illinois
Allen in Illinois
Allen was the 607th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 15 babies named Allen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 12,898 babies Allen.
Popularity over time
Allen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 138th |
| 1926 | 89 | 102nd |
| 1943 | 220 | 61st |
| 1959 | 224 | 95th |
| 1976 | 104 | 126th |
| 1992 | 91 | 171st |
| 2009 | 37 | 341st |
| 2025 | 15 | 607th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 138th in 1910 to 607th in 2025.
The most babies named Allen in Illinois in a single year was 306, in 1951. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 1940.
Across the country, Allen reached its best rank of 16th in Nevada (1926). See Allen in every state →
How popular is Allen in Illinois?
Allen was the 607th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 15 babies named Allen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 12,898 babies Allen.
How many babies are named Allen in Illinois?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Allen in Illinois. The most babies named Allen in Illinois in a single year was 306, in 1951.
What is the rank of Allen in Illinois?
Allen ranked 607th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 58th among boys names in 1940.
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.