Allure
Meaning charm, fascination, or attractive force that draws one in.
Name Census estimates that about 562 living Americans carry the first name Allure. It is a predominantly female name (99.1% of registrations). The average person named Allure today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allure births was 2023 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allure. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
562
~ 1 in 609,883 Americans
Peak year
2023
41 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2021 SSA rank
#4,032
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Allure
Out of the 568 babies given the name Allure since 1880, 99.1% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Allure as a male name
- Ranked #12,230 in 2021
- 5 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (5 births)
Allure as a female name
- Ranked #4,032 in 2024
- 36 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (41 births)
Popularity
Allure: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allure from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 198 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allure by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Allure during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Allures live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New York, California recorded the most babies named Allure, while New Jersey, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Allure
The name Allure is a relatively modern word that originated from the French language. It is derived from the verb "allurer," which means "to attract" or "to entice." The word itself can be traced back to the late 16th century, when it first appeared in written form.
While the name Allure is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been used as a given name for both males and females, particularly in French-speaking regions. The earliest recorded use of Allure as a first name dates back to the late 19th century, although it remained relatively uncommon until the 20th century.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Allure was Allure Glinval, a French artist born in 1892 who was known for his avant-garde paintings and sculptures. Another early bearer of the name was Allure Mercier, a French actress and dancer who lived from 1898 to 1972 and was celebrated for her performances in Parisian cabarets.
In the 20th century, the name Allure gained some popularity, particularly in certain artistic and creative circles. Allure Dubois (1910-1995) was a French fashion designer renowned for her elegant and sophisticated clothing lines. Allure LaRue (1922-2008) was an American burlesque dancer and actress who achieved fame during the Golden Age of Burlesque in the 1940s and 1950s.
More recently, Allure Chabauty (born 1962) is a French artist known for her surrealistic paintings and installations. She has exhibited her works in numerous galleries and museums around the world.
While the name Allure has never been among the most common given names, it has maintained a certain allure (pun intended) due to its French roots and its connotations of attractiveness and charm. The name continues to be used, albeit sparingly, in various parts of the world, particularly in creative and artistic circles where its unique and evocative quality is appreciated.
People
Allure + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Allure as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Allure: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allure?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 562 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allure going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 609,883 US residents.
Is Allure a common name?
We classify Allure as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 568 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allure most popular?
The single biggest year for Allure was 2023, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allure is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Allure a female name?
Yes, 99.1% of people registered as Allure in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.