Alma
girl name#449 in 2025Alma entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #51 in 1896, ranks #449 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#449
rank today
#51
peak (1896)
689
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #70 |
| 1890s | #53 |
| 1900s | #56 |
| 1910s | #68 |
| 1920s | #91 |
| 1930s | #129 |
| 1940s | #188 |
| 1950s | #275 |
| 1960s | #374 |
| 1970s | #384 |
| 1980s | #401 |
| 1990s | #428 |
| 2000s | #628 |
| 2010s | #727 |
| 2020s | #489 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alma has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 56,000 people named Alma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alma alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alma in 2025?
- Alma ranks #449 among US girl names in 2025, with 689 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alma most popular?
- Alma peaked in 1896, reaching #51 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alma with classmates?
- Alma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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