Al
boy name#6803 in 2025Al entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #285 in 1910, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#285
peak (1910)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average 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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