Alen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alen originates from Old French and has roots in the Breton name 'Alaine,' meaning handsome or noble. It has evolved through various historical forms, including Alain and Alen. The name is characterized by traits of charm and individuality, with no specific biblical relevance. Alen gained historical usage in medieval Europe and remains a modern, unique choice today.
The name Alen is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Alen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4399th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3608th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2345th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2704th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2633rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2822nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Alen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alen"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪlən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Alen is derived from the Old French name 'Alain,' which itself comes from the Breton name 'Alaine,' meaning 'handsome' or 'noble.'
Meaning
handsome, noble
Language Evolution
Alaine (Breton), Alain (Old French), Alen (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Alen gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France, and has been used in various cultures as a variant of Alan.
Variants & Derivatives
Alan, Allan, Alain, Alonzo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alen is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Alen Halilović (Croatian footballer), Alen Iverson (American basketball player)
📊 Alen Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Alen Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 83 peak births in 2005
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alen"
"Alen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4399th of 7545 | 48 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3608th of 6773 | 77 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2345th of 7552 | 228 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2704th of 10718 | 215 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2633rd of 16616 | 374 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2204th of 24088 | 872 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2822nd of 23106 | 521 |
Regional Popularity of "Alen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
45.65% 2043rd/4475 |
49.71% 2582nd/5194 |
31.41% 1984th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.21% 1934th/4582 |
34.10% 1761st/5164 |
34.12% 2495th/7313 |
24.04% 1794th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
49.70% 2230th/4487 |
46.25% 3155th/6822 |
27.63% 1734th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Alen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.