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Allyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-in /ˈæl.ɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Allen/Alan — from the Celtic, variously 'handsome; little rock; harmony/peace'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Handsome; little rock; harmony: Allyn spells Allen/Alan. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowCeltic, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Allen/Alan — from the Celtic, variously 'handsome; little rock; harmony/peace'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8989 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1946
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719082024

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

Allyn is a spelling of Allen/Alan — from the Celtic, variously 'handsome; little rock; harmony/peace' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AL-in').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Allen. Rare in this form, handsome-and-harmony at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Alan/Allen is Celtic, variously 'handsome', 'little rock', and 'harmony' — Allyn is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AL-in').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Alan — routes layered

Variations

AllenAlanAlun

Nicknames

Al

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allyn mean?

Allyn spells Allen/Alan — Celtic, variously 'handsome; little rock; harmony'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Allyn?

It's said AL-in /ael.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Allyn a boy or girl name?

Allyn is a boy's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Allyn?

Allyn is a very rare name in the U.S.

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