Total births
617
Boys' name · since 1882
Almond
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 617 babies named Almond, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 617
- total births
- 1882–1979
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Almond sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 617 recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Almond recorded 617 times among boys since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1882 to 1979.
- 617 total births
- 1882–1979 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
617 boys have been named Almond since 1882, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1979.
- 617
- total births
- 1882–1979
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Almond was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
26 babies were named Almond in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Almond's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Almond's full recorded timeline at 1932, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1882, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1919 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Almond at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Almond popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1979
- Peak year (1919)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Almond by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Almond's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Almond births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 21
1880s
21 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 16
1900s
16 births
- 1910s
1910s
160 births
- 1920s
1920s
144 births
- 1930s
1930s
109 births
- 1940s 53
1940s
53 births
- 1950s 62
1950s
62 births
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 160 births (26% of all-time use).
How Almond 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 Almond's total volume
Almond vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Almond by state
Where Almond concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
Georgia share of Almond's total US births 1.0%
Even split
6 of 617 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Almond? ▼
617 babies have been named Almond since 1882. It was last recorded in 1979. The peak year was 1919 with 26 births.
When was Almond most popular? ▼
Almond was most popular in the 1910s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Almond most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Almond are Georgia (6 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Almond been used? ▼
Records for Almond go back to 1882, giving 98 years of history through 1979.
What names are similar to Almond? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alma, Almon, Almer, Almir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Almond's data
- Almond's decade-level peak was the 1910s (160 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Almonds (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Almond
Nearby Names Like Almond
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Almond
Alma Boy
#7768 2,219 births
Almon Boy
1,610 births
Almer Boy
559 births
Almir Boy
#5781 447 births
Almus Boy
143 births
Compare Almond side by side: Almond vs Alma Almond vs Almon Almond vs Almer
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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, 1882–1979 (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. "Almond: Baby Name Since 1882 - 617 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/almond. 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 Almond 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.