boy's name
Alun
AL-in (Welsh)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 165
Alun is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Alun Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Alun?
In 2019, Alun was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Alun Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alun
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alun Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alun over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alun
- Welsh AL-in
Sibling Names for Alun
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alun — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alun
How popular is the name Alun?
In 2019, Alun was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Alun a girl's or a boy's name?
Alun is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alun?
Alun has 2 syllables.
When was Alun most popular?
Alun peaked in 1997, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.