Total births
1,483
Unisex name · since 1977
Aly
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,483 babies named Aly, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3926
- among girls today
- 1,483
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
1,483 babies have been named Aly since 1977, making it today's #3926 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aly has been recorded 1,483 times among girls since 1977, currently ranked #3926 nationally and more common than 78% of girls, 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 1977 to 2025.
- #3926 among girls today
- 1,483 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aly is currently the #3926 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 1,483 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3926
- among girls today
- 1,483
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Aly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3926
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Aly was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
77 babies were named Aly in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Aly compares
1,483 Top 26% higher than 74% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Aly's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,483 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 77 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Aly's full recorded timeline at 2004, 83% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 17% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 77 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Aly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,926
Active since
1977
Aly popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Aly popularity over time - boys
714 total births recorded since 1951 (Aly as boys' name)
Aly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aly's strongest decade.
622 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Aly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
- 1990s 123
1990s
123 births
- 2000s
2000s
413 births
- 2010s
2010s
622 births
- 2020s
2020s
275 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 622 births (42% of all-time use).
How Aly compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aly's total volume
Aly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aly by state
Where Aly concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 184 | 12.4% |
| #2 | California | | 159 | 10.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 37 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Utah | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Aly's total US births 12.4%
Even split
184 of 1,483 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Aly appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aly? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,483 babies named Aly. Today it holds rank #3926 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 77 births.
When was Aly most popular? ▼
Aly was most popular in the 2010s decade with 622 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Aly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aly are Texas (184 births), California (159 births), Florida (37 births).
Is Aly a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aly is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,483 births, and as a boy's name it has 714 births.
How long has the name Aly been used? ▼
Records for Aly go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alyssa, Alyson, Alyce, Alycia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aly's data
- Aly's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (622 total births) through the 2020s (275) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Alys (184 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Aly
Nearby Names Like Aly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aly
Alyssa Girl
#399 314,606 births
Alyson Girl
#1232 29,730 births
Alyce Girl
#3461 17,539 births
Alycia Girl
#4313 10,168 births
Alysha Girl
#3347 9,601 births
Compare Aly side by side: Aly vs Alyssa Aly vs Alyson Aly vs Alyce
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Aly
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Aly: #3926 Unisex Name - 1,483 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aly. 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 Aly 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.