Total births
467
Boys' name · since 1996
Alp
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 467 babies named Alp, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3199
- among boys today
- 467
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
467 babies have been named Alp since 1996, making it today's #3199 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alp has been recorded 467 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #3199 nationally and more common than 78% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #3199 among boys today
- 467 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alp is currently the #3199 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 467 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3199
- among boys today
- 467
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Alp vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3199
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Alp was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
38 babies were named Alp in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Alp compares
467 Top 45% higher than 55% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Alp's all-time total is 27% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alp | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 467 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Alp's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alp's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alp at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,199
Active since
1996
Alp popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Alp by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Alp's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Alp births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
88 births
- 2010s
2010s
186 births
- 2020s
2020s
174 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 186 births (40% of all-time use).
Alp by state
Where Alp concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 47 | 10.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 33 | 7.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 31 | 6.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 12 | 2.6% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 11 | 2.4% |
California share of Alp's total US births 10.1%
Even split
47 of 467 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alp? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 467 babies named Alp. Today it holds rank #3199 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 38 births.
When was Alp most popular? ▼
Alp was most popular in the 2010s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Alp most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alp are California (47 births), Florida (33 births), New York (31 births).
How long has the name Alp been used? ▼
Records for Alp go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Alp? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alphonso, Alphonse, Alpha, Alphonzo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Alp's data
- Alp's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (186 total births) through the 2020s (174) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Alps (47 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 Alp
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alp
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Alpha Boy
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Alphonzo Boy
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Alpheus Boy
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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, 1996–2025 (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. "Alp: #3199 Boys' Name - 467 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alp. 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 Alp 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.