Allan
Meaning: Handsome, harmony, rock
Origin: Celtic/Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #110
Total births: 5,349
History: Allan peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Allan Border captained Australian cricket through its darkest era — his 11,174 Test runs rebuilt the team into a dynasty. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is named after him. Allan means never surrendering, no matter the scoreboard.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1985) | #93 |
| Babies named Allan in 1985 | 76 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,349 |
| Peak year | 1952 (372 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #31 |
| Years in records | 1952–1985 (30 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Allan
What does the name Allan mean?
Allan means “Handsome, harmony, rock” from Celtic/Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Allan?
Allan has Celtic/Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Handsome, harmony, rock”.
How popular is Allan in Australia?
Allan ranked #93 in Australia in 1985 — given to 76 babies that year.
When was Allan most popular?
Allan peaked in 1952 with 372 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Allan a boy or girl name?
Allan is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Allans in registered births are male.
How long has Allan been recorded in Australia?
Allan appears in birth records in Australia across 30 years — from 1952 through 1985.