Alma
Peaked at #51 nationally in 1896, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Alma has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Alma — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#51
in 1896
Current rank
#472
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Alma reached its peak popularity for girls in 1896, ranking #51 nationally with 1,243 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #677 (2014) to #472 (2024) — a 30% improvement.
As of 2024, Alma ranks #472 nationally for girls, with 653 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #472 | 653 |
| 2023 | #461 | 666 |
| 2022 | #483 | 657 |
| 2021 | #508 | 611 |
| 2020 | #564 | 521 |
| 2019 | #615 | 491 |
| 2018 | #648 | 458 |
| 2017 | #651 | 455 |
Alma — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#461
in 1881
Current rank
#7755
in 2024
Years tracked
138
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Alma reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #461 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 11 years of data, its rank has climbed from #8830 (2013) to #7755 (2024) — a 12% improvement.
As of 2024, Alma ranks #7755 nationally for boys, with 10 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,755 | 10 |
| 2023 | #12,328 | 5 |
| 2021 | #10,856 | 6 |
| 2020 | #12,123 | 5 |
| 2018 | #12,247 | 5 |
| 2017 | #7,113 | 11 |
| 2016 | #8,864 | 8 |
| 2015 | #8,064 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alma most popular?
Alma was most popular in 1896, when it ranked #51 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alma becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alma?
At least 165,228 babies have been recorded with the name Alma in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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