Allen Topping

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Allen Topping — little rock
261K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Allen Topping is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Allen is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From a Celtic personal name, possibly meaning "little rock" or "harmony." Common in Ireland and Scotland. The surname Topping: Chris Topping (born 1951), English footballer Dan Topping (1912–1974), owner of the New York Yankees George Topping (1881–1958), Australian footballer Harry Topping (1913–2001), English football player and coach Henry Topping (footballer, born 1908) (died 1977), English footballer Henry Topping (footballer, born 1915) (died 2004), English footballer James Stirratt Topping Kennedy (1930–1973), Scottish security guard killed by armed robbers Jenny Topping (born 1980), American softball player Keith Topping (born 1963), British screenwriter Keith James Topping (born 1947), British researcher Keit. Allen is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 261K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Allen reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Allen

Meaning: little rock

Celtic

From a Celtic personal name, possibly meaning "little rock" or "harmony." Common in Ireland and Scotland.

Surname: Topping

Scottish

Chris Topping (born 1951), English footballer Dan Topping (1912–1974), owner of the New York Yankees George Topping (1881–1958), Australian footballer Harry Topping (1913–2001), English football player and coach Henry Topping (footballer, born 1908) (died 1977), English footballer Henry Topping (footballer, born 1915) (died 2004), English footballer James Stirratt Topping Kennedy (1930–1973), Scottish security guard killed by armed robbers Jenny Topping (born 1980), American softball player Keith Topping (born 1963), British screenwriter Keith James Topping (born 1947), British researcher Keit.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Allen is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Allen by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Allen Topping

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Allen Topping:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Allen?
The first name Allen originates from Celtic. From a Celtic personal name, possibly meaning "little rock" or "harmony." Common in Ireland and Scotland.
When was Allen most popular?
The name Allen reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Topping?
The surname Topping originates from Scottish. Chris Topping (born 1951), English footballer Dan Topping (1912–1974), owner of the New York Yankees George Topping (1881–1958), Australian footballer Harry Topping (1913–2001), English football player and coach Henry Topping (footballer, born 1908) (died 1977), English footballer Henry Topping (footballer, born 1915) (died 2004), English footballer James Stirratt Topping Kennedy (1930–1973), Scottish security guard killed by armed robbers Jenny Topping (born 1980), American softball player Keith Topping (born 1963), British screenwriter Keith James Topping (born 1947), British researcher Keit.
What are the origins of the name Allen Topping?
The name Allen Topping combines two different traditions: the first name Allen has Celtic roots, while the surname Topping originates from Scottish.
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