Alpha
boy name#2077 in 2025Alpha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #489 in 1882, ranks #2077 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2077
rank today
#489
peak (1882)
71
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #686 |
| 1890s | #811 |
| 1900s | #949 |
| 1910s | #1218 |
| 1920s | #1537 |
| 1930s | #1680 |
| 1940s | #2037 |
| 1950s | #2402 |
| 1960s | #2681 |
| 1970s | #3242 |
| 1980s | #4427 |
| 1990s | #4508 |
| 2000s | #2602 |
| 2010s | #2669 |
| 2020s | #2274 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alpha has been most popular in NY, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Alpha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alpha alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alpha in 2025?
- Alpha ranks #2077 among US boy names in 2025, with 71 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alpha most popular?
- Alpha peaked in 1882, reaching #489 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alpha with classmates?
- Alpha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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