Total births
1,529
Unisex name · since 1880
Algie
1,529 babies named Algie in U.S. Social Security records since 1880, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,529
- total births
- 1880–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1,529 boys have been named Algie since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Algie has been recorded 1,529 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1991.
- 1,529 total births
- 1880–1991 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,529 boys have been named Algie since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1991.
- 1,529
- total births
- 1880–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Algie was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
37 babies were named Algie in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Algie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Algie's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Algie at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Algie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1991
- Peak year (1919)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Algie popularity over time - girls
361 total births recorded since 1895 (Algie as girls' name)
Algie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Algie's strongest decade.
282 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Algie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 44
1880s
44 births
- 1890s 34
1890s
34 births
- 1900s 52
1900s
52 births
- 1910s
1910s
232 births
- 1920s
1920s
282 births
- 1930s
1930s
217 births
- 1940s
1940s
214 births
- 1950s
1950s
195 births
- 1960s 112
1960s
112 births
- 1970s 84
1970s
84 births
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 282 births (18% of all-time use).
How Algie 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 Algie's total volume
Algie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Algie by state
Where Algie concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia | | 51 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 35 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 28 | 1.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 28 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.3% |
Virginia share of Algie's total US births 3.3%
Even split
51 of 1,529 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Algie? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,529 babies named Algie. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 37 births.
When was Algie most popular? ▼
Algie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 282 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Algie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Algie are Virginia (51 births), Texas (35 births), Alabama (28 births).
Is Algie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Algie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,529 births, and as a girl's name it has 361 births.
How long has the name Algie been used? ▼
Algie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 112 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Algie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Algernon, Alger, Algis, Algenis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Algie's data
- Algie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (282 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Virginia records the most Algies (51 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia 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 Algie
Nearby Names Like Algie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Algie
Algernon Boy
985 births
Alger Boy
832 births
Algis Boy
104 births
Algenis Boy
65 births
Algia Boy
58 births
Compare Algie side by side: Algie vs Algernon Algie vs Alger Algie vs Algis
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1880–1991 (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. "Algie: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,529 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/algie. 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 Algie 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 June 2026.