Allyn comes from the Old English / Celtic tradition, meaning Noble friend / rock, harmony.
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How popular is Allyn?
1946peak year
Allyn reached its widest reach during the World War II era. In 1946, 71 babies received the name (ranked #785). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #9708), with about 16 babies given the name annually. Allyn has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 5,131 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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