Total births
832
Boys' name · since 1886
Alger
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 832 babies named Alger, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 832
- total births
- 1886–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
832 boys have been named Alger since 1886, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Alger has 832 recorded births among boys since 1886, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2008.
- 832 total births
- 1886–2008 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
832 boys have been named Alger since 1886, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2008.
- 832
- total births
- 1886–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Alger was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
30 babies were named Alger in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Alger's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alger's SSA record in two at 1938 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alger at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Alger popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2008
- Peak year (1919)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Alger by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Alger's strongest decade.
215 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Alger births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 18
1880s
18 births
- 1890s 17
1890s
17 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
157 births
- 1920s
1920s
215 births
- 1930s
1930s
135 births
- 1940s
1940s
106 births
- 1950s
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 40
1960s
40 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 215 births (26% of all-time use).
How Alger compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Alger's total volume
Alger vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Alger by state
Where Alger concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 134 | 16.1% |
Michigan share of Alger's total US births 16.1%
134 of 832 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alger? ▼
Since 1886, Social Security records show 832 babies named Alger. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 30 births.
When was Alger most popular? ▼
Alger was most popular in the 1920s decade with 215 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Alger most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alger are Michigan (134 births).
How long has the name Alger been used? ▼
Alger has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 123 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Alger? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Algie, Algernon, Algis, Algenis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Alger's data
- Alger's decade-level peak was the 1920s (215 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Algers (134 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alger
Nearby Names Like Alger
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alger
Algie Boy
1,529 births
Algernon Boy
985 births
Algis Boy
104 births
Algenis Boy
65 births
Algia Boy
58 births
Compare Alger side by side: Alger vs Algie Alger vs Algernon Alger vs Algis
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1886–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alger: Baby Name Since 1886 - 832 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alger. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alger draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.