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Alger

Alger is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Alger?

Recorded births named Alger by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	832 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Alger's popularity over time

Babies named Alger per year — United States (1886–2008). United States peaked in 1919 (30/yr).

When was Alger popular?

Alger reached its peak in 1919, when it was the #2613 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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