Total births
121
Boys' name · since 1916
Alphus
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 121 babies named Alphus, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 121
- total births
- 1916–1952
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Alphus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 121 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alphus has been recorded 121 times among boys since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1952.
- 121 total births
- 1916–1952 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
121 boys have been named Alphus since 1916, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1952.
- 121
- total births
- 1916–1952
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Alphus was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
9 babies were named Alphus in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Alphus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Alphus splits its recorded history at 1931: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Alphus at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Alphus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1952
- Peak year (1921)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Alphus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Alphus's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Alphus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
19 births
- 1920s
1920s
41 births
- 1930s
1930s
45 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 45 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alphus? ▼
Alphus has been given to 121 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1952. 9 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Alphus most popular? ▼
Alphus was most popular in the 1930s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Alphus been used? ▼
Records for Alphus go back to 1916, giving 37 years of history through 1952.
What names are similar to Alphus? ▼
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 Alphus's data
- Alphus's decade-level peak was the 1930s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Alphus
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alphus
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Alpha Boy
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Alphonzo Boy
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Alpheus Boy
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Compare Alphus side by side: Alphus vs Alphonso Alphus vs Alphonse Alphus vs Alpha
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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, 1916–1952 (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. "Alphus: Baby Name Since 1916 - 121 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alphus. 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 Alphus 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.