Alaska
girl name#2895 in 2025Alaska entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1818 in 2020, ranks #2895 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#2895
rank today
#1818
peak (2020)
58
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4274 |
| 1980s | #10847 |
| 1990s | #9773 |
| 2000s | #6562 |
| 2010s | #3648 |
| 2020s | #2166 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alaska has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Alaska are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alaska is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alaska in 2025?
- Alaska ranks #2895 among US girl names in 2025, with 58 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alaska most popular?
- Alaska peaked in 2020, reaching #1818 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alaska with classmates?
- Alaska will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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