Total births
284
Girls' name · since 1996
Alizea
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 284 babies named Alizea, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #14171
- among girls today
- 284
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Alizea is the #14171 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 284 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Alizea recorded 284 times among girls since 1996, holding rank #14171 nationally today, ahead of 20% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2024.
- #14171 among girls today
- 284 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Alizea is currently the #14171 girls' name in America, more common than 20% of girls - 284 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #14171
- among girls today
- 284
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Alizea vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#14171
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 20% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Alizea was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
24 babies were named Alizea in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Alizea compares
284 44th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alizea's all-time total is 26% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alizea | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 284 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alizea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alizea's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2015, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alizea at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#14,171
Active since
1996
Alizea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2024
- Peak year (2005)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Alizea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Alizea's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Alizea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
188 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 188 births (66% of all-time use).
Alizea by state
Where Alizea concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 13 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 3.9% |
California share of Alizea's total US births 4.6%
Even split
13 of 284 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alizea? ▼
Alizea has been given to 284 babies in the U.S. since 1996, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #14171 as of the latest data. 24 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Alizea most popular? ▼
Alizea was most popular in the 2000s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Alizea most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alizea are California (13 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Alizea been used? ▼
Records for Alizea go back to 1996, giving 29 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Alizea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alice, Alicia, Alison, Alisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alizea's data
- Alizea's decade-level peak was the 2000s (188 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Alizeas (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Alizea
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alizea
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Compare Alizea side by side: Alizea vs Alice Alizea vs Alicia Alizea vs Alison
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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, 1996–2024 (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. "Alizea: #14171 Girls' Name - 284 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alizea. 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 Alizea 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.