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Al

boy name#6803 in 2025

Al entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #285 in 1910, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 18802025

18802025
US babies named Al per year from 1880 to 2025
#6803
rank today
#285
peak (1910)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1880s#396
1890s#394
1900s#336
1910s#419
1920s#523
1930s#404
1940s#415
1950s#411
1960s#510
1970s#699
1980s#943
1990s#1597
2000s#3339
2010s#4980
2020s#6712

Strongest states

Over the last decade, Al has been most popular in NY.

Living bearers

About 9,300 people named Al are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Al alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Al in 2025?
Al ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
When was the name Al most popular?
Al peaked in 1910, reaching #285 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Al with classmates?
Al will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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