Alga vs Algene
Side-by-side comparison of Alga and Algene — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Alga | Algene |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 132 | 59 |
| Peak Year | 1915 | 1931 |
| Peak Year Births | 11 | 9 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1888 | 1922 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Alga | Algene |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 5 | — |
| 1900ss | 8 | — |
| 1910ss | 51 | — |
| 1920ss | 52 | 23 |
| 1930ss | 11 | 14 |
| 1940ss | — | 14 |
| 1950ss | 5 | 8 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1888–1955.