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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Alan

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Alan appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1955. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #47 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Allen, Allan, Alen.

#47boy rank
1955peak year
2syllables

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