Alen
A male given name, variant of Alan.
Every Alen since 1918 — 2,371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alen
Alen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,244 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,371 American babies have been named Alen. Its peak came in 2005, when 83 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Alen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,244 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2,563 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,120 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2,831 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2,821 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,928 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,573 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,246 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,073 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2,588 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2,458 |
| 2014 | 51 | #2,463 |
| 2013 | 47 | #2,564 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2,518 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,629 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,580 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,560 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,208 |
| 2007 | 71 | #1,973 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,102 |
| 2005 | 83 | #1,635 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1,815 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1,886 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,375 |
| 2001 | 63 | #1,779 |
| 2000 | 59 | #1,815 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,849 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,698 |
| 1985 | 16 | #2,946 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,003 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,325 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,074 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,271 |
| 1960 | 16 | #2,042 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,561 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,774 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,574 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,480 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,721 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,007 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,591 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,299 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Alen
- Alen Bokšić Soccer player · b. 1970
- Alen Halilović Soccer player · b. 1996
- Alen Avdić Soccer player · b. 1977
- Alen Stevanović Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alen mean?
A male given name, variant of Alan.
How popular is the name Alen in 2025?
Alen ranked #3,244 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alen?
2,371 babies have been named Alen in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alen most popular?
Alen peaked in 2005, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Alen a boy or girl name?
Alen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alen rising or falling?
Alen has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Alen?
Well-known people named Alen include Alen Bokšić (soccer player), Alen Halilović (soccer player), Alen Avdić (soccer player).