Why Allen Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Allen” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Allen” is of Gaelic origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.
Your name in reverse order is “Nella.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Nlela.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Allen
The true meaning of ‘Allen’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Allen is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.
Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.
When people hear the name Allen, they perceive you as someone who is gentle, sensitive and intuitive. Predatory individuals see you as an easy target. You attract the opposite sex with your passion and attentive nature. The exquisite sense of beauty and excellent taste you show makes others admire you. You are patient and understanding when listening to other people’s problems.
You are a person who is true to your ambitions and interests. Independent, creative, freethinker, and have strong leadership potential. You want to be in charge and tend to like your original ideas. There are times you are impulsive.
Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.
Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black
Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone
Lucky day(s): Thursday
Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root
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Is The Name Allen Popular?
“Allen” is the 65th most popular baby boy’s name in Pennsylvania as reported in the 1929 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 180 babies in Pennsylvania have the same name as you in 1929. A total of 2,215 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1951 with a total of 5,182 babies. That’s a lot of baby Allens.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Allen” was recorded 269,569 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Allens to occupy the country of Mayotte with an estimated population of 266,380.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 184 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #82 nationwide and was registered 184 times as a baby boy’s name. Allen became a popular boy’s name in the state of Nevada in the year 1926. It ranked #16 with 6 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1947 in the state of New York with 404 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of South Carolina for 78 years from 1910 to 1993 (may not be consecutive).
For the past seven decades (1949 to 2018), the name “Allen” was recorded 171,880 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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