boy's name
Allain
ah-LAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,970
Allain is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1968 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1948, when 180 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Allain Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 175 |
| 1910s | 170 |
| 1920s | 255 |
| 1930s | 575 |
| 1940s | 1,180 |
| 1950s | 545 |
| 1960s | 65 |
How Popular Is Allain?
In 1968, Allain was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Allain Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Allain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Allain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Allain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Allain
- French ah-LAN
Sibling Names for Allain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Allain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Allain
Is Allain a girl's or a boy's name?
Allain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Allain?
Allain has 2 syllables.
When was Allain most popular?
Allain peaked in 1948, when 180 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.