Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Alan
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1955
Peak births
9,037
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Alan
How many people are named Alan?
An estimated 256,129 living Americans are named Alan.
How rare is Alan?
Alan is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,915 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 78.8% from its 1955 peak.
How old is the typical Alan?
The median age of a living American named Alan is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 26 and 68 years old.
Is Alan still popular?
Yes. Alan is holding steady, with 1,915 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Alan most common?
Alan has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1882Peak 19552025
Peak year
1955
Decline from peak
78.8%
2025
1,915
All-time
363,313