Alen
Boy name · #3256 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Alen? In official American birth records, Alen has been tracked continuously since 1918, giving it 107 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Alen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Alen is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Alen?
In official American birth records, the name Alen first appeared in 1918 (over 107 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 107 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.