Alen
Alen is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, cheerful, or little rock.
Origin and history
Alen is a variant of Alan or Allen, widely used in South Slavic languages such as Bosnian, Croatian, and Slovenian. It also exists as a rare alternative spelling in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a modest, low-frequency choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,371 babies in the United States have been named Alen since 1880. It ranks #2668 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1671.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.4 %)
- NY (23.6 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 48 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 140 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 187 |
| 1990-2000 | 324 |
| 2000-2010 | 620 |
| 2010-2019 | 443 |
| 2020-2029 | 256 |
Famous people named Alen
- Alen Halilović: Footballer
- Alen Bokšić: Footballer
- Alen Islamović: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- While Alan is the dominant spelling in English, Alen is standard across several Balkan countries.
- It shares etymological roots with the ancient Breton or Celtic name Alan.