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Alpha

Alpha is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Alpha?

Recorded births named Alpha by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	10,045 births
England & Wales since 1996	256 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.

Alpha's popularity over time

Babies named Alpha per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1917 (230/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2017 (23/yr).

When was Alpha popular?

Alpha reached its peak in 1917, when it was the #788 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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