Total births
232
Girls' name · since 1895
Almena
Since 1895, U.S. Social Security records show 232 babies named Almena, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 232
- total births
- 1895–1962
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
232 girls have been named Almena since 1895, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Almena recorded 232 times among girls since 1895, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 1962.
- 232 total births
- 1895–1962 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
232 girls have been named Almena since 1895, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1962.
- 232
- total births
- 1895–1962
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Almena was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
19 babies were named Almena in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Almena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Almena's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1901, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Almena at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Almena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–1962
- Peak year (1923)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Almena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Almena's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Almena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 9
1890s
9 births
- 1900s 24
1900s
24 births
- 1910s
1910s
78 births
- 1920s
1920s
78 births
- 1930s
1930s
33 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 78 births (34% of all-time use).
Almena by state
Where Almena concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 27 | 11.6% |
South Carolina share of Almena's total US births 11.6%
27 of 232 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Almena? ▼
232 babies have been named Almena since 1895. It was last recorded in 1962. The peak year was 1923 with 19 births.
When was Almena most popular? ▼
Almena was most popular in the 1910s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Almena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Almena are South Carolina (27 births).
How long has the name Almena been used? ▼
Records for Almena go back to 1895, giving 68 years of history through 1962.
What names are similar to Almena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alma, Almeda, Almeta, Almira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Almena's data
- Almena's decade-level peak was the 1910s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Almenas (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Almena
Nearby Names Like Almena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Almena
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Almeda Girl
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Almeta Girl
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Almira Girl
#7972 1,821 births
Almedia Girl
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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, 1895–1962 (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. "Almena: Baby Name Since 1895 - 232 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/almena. 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 Almena 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.