Allure

Allure - A very unique female name

Allure appeared on the charts for the first time in 1998 on position #3607. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Allure and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Allure? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Allure. The baby girl name Allure was given to 5 baby girls in 2025, ranking #4698 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 260,694 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Allure peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 3374.

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Allure is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Allure is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,406 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,406.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Allure is where you live.

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Allure origin and meaning

English word name, via French

From allure, 'fascination, charm' — from Old French aleurer, to entice

Allure is the English noun for magnetic charm, borrowed from French, taken up directly as a girls' name in the modern word-name era. It has been recorded in small numbers since 1998, with its best year in 2023. Unlike virtue names with centuries of use, Allure is a pure product of the last few decades.

Attested etymology

Allure is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Allure, pop culture references for the name Allure and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Allure

We've found the following names that sound similar to Allure, sorted by popularity.

Alora / Alara / Alaura / Alorah / Allura / Aloura / Alori / Alura / Aulora / Allora /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Allure

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Allure a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Allure?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-LOOR · /əˈlʊr/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1998, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Allure for glamour stated outright — a name that promises poise and magnetism.

Worth knowing

• A name meaning charm and attraction sits heavily on a child and invites comment.
• The beauty-magazine association (Allure magazine) is strong.