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Alan
BoyMeaning of Alan: Scottish: 'handsome or cheerful'
Alan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 197th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 592nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#197
1,915 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#592
64 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
364,389
First recorded 1882 · peak 1955
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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