Allene
Every Allene since 1881 — 8,767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Allene
Allene is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,999 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 8,767 American babies have been named Allene. Its peak came in 1926, when 317 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Allene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Allene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #11,999 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,229 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #11,837 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,568 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,691 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,064 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,269 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,234 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,509 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,738 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,936 | — | — |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,911 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,290 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,715 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,165 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,787 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,602 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,791 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,557 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,351 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,425 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,169 | — | — |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,031 | — | — |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,033 | — | — |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,310 | — | — |
| 1955 | 45 | #1,516 | — | — |
| 1950 | 78 | #1,034 | — | — |
| 1945 | 101 | #742 | — | — |
| 1940 | 89 | #734 | — | — |
| 1935 | 157 | #510 | — | — |
| 1930 | 184 | #491 | — | — |
| 1925 | 280 | #413 | — | — |
| 1920 | 271 | #402 | — | — |
| 1915 | 202 | #428 | — | — |
| 1910 | 86 | #427 | — | — |
| 1905 | 39 | #556 | — | — |
| 1900 | 38 | #557 | — | — |
| 1895 | 21 | #685 | — | — |
| 1890 | 19 | #599 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,050 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Allene in 2025?
Allene ranked #11,999 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Allene?
8,767 babies have been named Allene in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Allene most popular?
Allene peaked in 1926, when 317 newborns received the name.
Is Allene a boy or girl name?
Allene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Allene rising or falling?
Allene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.