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Allure

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Pronounced ə-LOOR /əˈlʊr/High

Meaning: From the English/French word allure, 'charm, fascinating attraction' (from French alurer, 'to attract')Medium

In 30 seconds: Charm itself, as a name: Allure is the word for magnetic, captivating appeal. Glamorous, bold, and unmistakably modern.

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Origin MediumFrench, English

MeaningFrom the English/French word allure, 'charm, fascinating attraction' (from French alurer, 'to attract')

U.S. rank (2025)#4993 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 589

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Allure is the English word allure, 'fascinating charm, magnetic attraction', from Old French alurer, 'to attract'. As a given name it joins the glamorous abstract-word set like Treasure and Heaven.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, charm at the root, and glamorous.

Did you know? Allure comes from Old French alurer, 'to attract as with a lure' — the name promises pure, captivating charm.

Overall data confidence 78%

Oxford English Dictionary — allure — word origin

Variations

AlureAlur

Nicknames

AllieLure

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If you like Allure…

Treasure— a fellow glamorous word-name

Heaven— a companion abstract pick

Amour— another French-rooted name

Desire— a fellow evocative word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allure mean?

Allure is the word for 'charm, fascinating attraction', from French alurer, 'to attract'.

How do you pronounce Allure?

It's said ə-LOOR /əˈlʊr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Allure a boy or girl name?

Allure is a girl's name.

How popular is Allure?

Allure is a rare name in the U.S.