Alma
boy name#9714 in 2025Alma entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #460 in 1881, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#9714
rank today
#460
peak (1881)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #603 |
| 1890s | #667 |
| 1900s | #766 |
| 1910s | #952 |
| 1920s | #1284 |
| 1930s | #1298 |
| 1940s | #1994 |
| 1950s | #2489 |
| 1960s | #2810 |
| 1970s | #2752 |
| 1980s | #3045 |
| 1990s | #4849 |
| 2000s | #8953 |
| 2010s | #9496 |
| 2020s | #10508 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alma has been most popular in UT.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Alma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alma alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 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 #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alma most popular?
- Alma peaked in 1881, reaching #460 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alma with classmates?
- Alma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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