Alpa vs Alphonsine
Side-by-side comparison of Alpa and Alphonsine — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Alpa | Alphonsine |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 76 | 86 |
| Peak Year | 1977 | 1889 |
| Peak Year Births | 12 | 8 |
| Peak Decade | 1970ss | 1880ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1969 | 1882 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Alpa | Alphonsine |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 33 |
| 1890ss | — | 7 |
| 1900ss | — | 11 |
| 1910ss | — | 19 |
| 1920ss | — | 6 |
| 1930ss | — | 5 |
| 1960ss | 5 | — |
| 1970ss | 55 | — |
| 1980ss | 16 | — |
| 2020ss | — | 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, 1969–1984.