Ali
boy name#306 in 2025Ali entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #301 in 2022, ranks #306 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1914–2025
#306
rank today
#301
peak (2022)
1,116
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3264 |
| 1920s | #3924 |
| 1930s | #3230 |
| 1940s | #2953 |
| 1950s | #1977 |
| 1960s | #1245 |
| 1970s | #652 |
| 1980s | #524 |
| 1990s | #441 |
| 2000s | #369 |
| 2010s | #335 |
| 2020s | #317 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ali has been most popular in MI, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 33,500 people named Ali are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ali alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ali in 2025?
- Ali ranks #306 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,116 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ali most popular?
- Ali peaked in 2022, reaching #301 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ali with classmates?
- Ali will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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