The baby name Allyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælɪn/ (AL-in).
Allyn is Celtic in Origin.
The baby name Allyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælɪn/ (AL-in).
Allyn is Celtic in Origin.
Allyn is an English given name and surname, a modern variant of Allen/Allan/Alan. The root traces to Breton Alain, carried to Britain by Norman influence, and to Gaelic Ailín/Ailean in Ireland and Scotland. Its meaning is debated: many link it to Celtic ail "rock," giving "little rock," while others suggest senses like "handsome" or "harmony." The -lyn ending has encouraged unisex use, so Allyn appears for boys and girls.
Used across medieval Britain through Breton saints and nobles such as Alan Rufus, the name settled into forms Allen and Allan and also became a common surname (including Irish from Ó hAilín). The spelling Allyn emerged in 19th-century America and peaked mid-20th century, borne by figures like economist Allyn A. Young and actress Allyn Ann McLerie. Related variants include Alan, Allan, Allen, Alyn, Alen; French Alain; Scottish Gaelic Ailean; Irish Ailín; and the feminine derivative Alana.
| Allyn Ann McLerie Allyn Ann McLerie was a Canadian-born American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her work in Golden Age musical theater. She performed with major choreographers like George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, and Jerome Robbins, building a respected career on stage and screen. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #287 | 3 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #337 | 7 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #374 | 17 | 13,098 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #505 | 11 | 19,177 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #572 | 15 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #593 | 5 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #601 | 15 | 16,104 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #885 | 8 | 7,044 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #902 | 34 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #960 | 35 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #997 | 5 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,260 | 8 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,603 | 12 | 28,008 |
Allyn is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:
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