NAME PROFILE
Allyn
The name Allyn is of English and Scottish origin, meaning 'handsome' or 'cheerful.' It conveys a sense of charm and amiability, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,138 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 1951 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 2006 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 39%CA — 30%MN — 14%IL — 12%PA — 6%
Notable People
Allyn Ann McLerie (Actress, *The Music Man*) · Allyn H. Johnson (Physicist, known for work in nuclear physics) · Allyn D. McDonald (Chemist, contributed to organic chemistry) · Allyn J. Dreyfuss (Author, known for contributions to healthcare literature) · Allyn Ainsworth (Artist, known for contemporary painting)
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