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Allyn

Pronunciation
[A-llyn]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Handsome
Origin
Celtic

Allyn Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,223 baby boys have been named Allyn. The name peaked in 1946 with 71 US births that year (rank #785). In 2024, ranked #8989 nationally — 8,204 places below its 1946 peak.

Top States for Allyn

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Allyn births are: New York (176), California (101), Minnesota (84).

Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Allyn

If you like Allyn's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →

5-Letter Names Starting with A

Names with Allyn's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.

Quick Facts About Allyn

569
Celtic baby names in our dictionary
364
Celtic male names
488
5-letter A-names in our dictionary
1,087
A-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Ailean Handsome Male Scottish
Ailin Handsome Male Gaelic
Alain Handsome Male French
Alin Rock; Comely Male Romanian
Allan Handsome Male Celtic
Alon Oak Male Hebrew

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