Alabama
girl nameAlabama entered the US charts in 1995, peaked at #5230 in 2007, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1995–2025
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rank today
#5230
peak (2007)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #12627 |
| 2000s | #9289 |
| 2010s | #8377 |
| 2020s | #10914 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alabama has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Alabama are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alabama alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alabama in 2025?
- Alabama is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Alabama most popular?
- Alabama peaked in 2007, reaching #5230 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alabama with classmates?
- Alabama will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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