Algerine vs Alga
Side-by-side comparison of Algerine and Alga — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Algerine | Alga |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 5 | 132 |
| Peak Year | 1938 | 1915 |
| Peak Year Births | 5 | 11 |
| Peak Decade | 1930ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1938 | 1888 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Algerine | Alga |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 5 |
| 1900ss | — | 8 |
| 1910ss | — | 51 |
| 1920ss | — | 52 |
| 1930ss | 5 | 11 |
| 1950ss | — | 5 |
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, 1938–1938.