Alfa
girl nameAlfa entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1385 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#1385
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1471 |
| 1900s | #1793 |
| 1910s | #3038 |
| 1920s | #3698 |
| 1930s | #3774 |
| 1940s | #4863 |
| 1950s | #4833 |
| 1990s | #11755 |
| 2000s | #15678 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Alfa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Alfa alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alfa in 2025?
- Alfa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Alfa most popular?
- Alfa peaked in 1897, reaching #1385 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alfa with classmates?
- Alfa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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