Alan
Alan is a name of Celtic origin, meaning 'handsome' or 'cheerful'. It has been popular in English-speaking countries for centuries and carries a gentle, approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#167 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Professional-sounding while remaining approachable
- •Less common for babies today, making it distinctive without being unusual
- •Works well across all ages and stages of life
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
361,388
Total births since 1880
1955
Peak year
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