Alen
Boy name · #3256 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
In 2025, 36 baby boys were named Alen, placing it at #3256 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2457, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 50,000 boys born in 2025 was named Alen.
Babies named Alen per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 107-year story
Alen first appears in the Social Security records in 1918, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 83 boys were named Alen — good for #1635 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Alen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Alen in class?
Alen scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Alen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Alen is most common
Geography matters for names, and Alen is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Alens were CA (8), NY (6), FL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Alen
Statistically, parents drawn to Alen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Calen, Kaylen, Armen, Nolen, and Kalen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Alen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3240 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2559 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3117 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2830 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2819 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2925 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3571 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3240 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3071 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2587 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2457 |
| 2014 | 51 | #2461 |
| 2013 | 47 | #2562 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2517 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2626 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2579 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2560 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2207 |
| 2007 | 71 | #1972 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2102 |
| 2005 | 83 | #1635 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1815 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1885 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2372 |
| 2001 | 63 | #1777 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alen a popular boy name?
Alen ranked #3256 among boys in 2025 with 36 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2457.
When was the name Alen most popular?
Alen peaked in 2005, when 83 American boys received the name (ranked #1635 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Alen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 50,000 newborn American boys was named Alen. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.