Total births
1,610
Boys' name · since 1880
Almon
1,610 babies named Almon in U.S. Social Security records since 1880, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,610
- total births
- 1880–2006
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1,610 boys have been named Almon since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Almon recorded 1,610 times among boys since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2006.
- 1,610 total births
- 1880–2006 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,610 boys have been named Almon since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2006.
- 1,610
- total births
- 1880–2006
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Almon was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
59 babies were named Almon in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Almon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Almon's SSA record in two at 1938 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1894, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Almon at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Almon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2006
- Peak year (1918)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Almon popularity over time - girls
18 total births recorded since 1922 (Almon as girls' name)
Almon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Almon's strongest decade.
381 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Almon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 78
1880s
78 births
- 1890s 42
1890s
42 births
- 1900s 67
1900s
67 births
- 1910s
1910s
309 births
- 1920s
1920s
381 births
- 1930s
1930s
238 births
- 1940s
1940s
167 births
- 1950s 113
1950s
113 births
- 1960s 76
1960s
76 births
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 57
1980s
57 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 381 births (24% of all-time use).
How Almon 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 Almon's total volume
Almon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Almon by state
Where Almon concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 20 | 1.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Maine | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.3% |
Alabama share of Almon's total US births 1.2%
Even split
20 of 1,610 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Almon? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,610 babies named Almon. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 59 births.
When was Almon most popular? ▼
Almon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 381 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Almon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Almon are Alabama (20 births), New York (11 births), Maine (10 births).
How long has the name Almon been used? ▼
Almon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 127 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Almon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alma, Almond, Almer, Almir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Almon's data
- Almon's decade-level peak was the 1920s (381 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Almons (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Almon
Nearby Names Like Almon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Almon
Alma Boy
#7768 2,219 births
Almond Boy
617 births
Almer Boy
559 births
Almir Boy
#5781 447 births
Almus Boy
143 births
Compare Almon side by side: Almon vs Alma Almon vs Almond Almon vs Almer
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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, 1880–2006 (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. "Almon: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,610 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/almon. 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 Almon 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.