Alma Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Alma is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alma has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 74th out of 9107 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1036th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 140th out of 9204 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1395th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 283rd out of 12526 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2345th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 394th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2797th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 416th out of 27321 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3577th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 632nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8593rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 599th out of 30306 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10526th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Alma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alma"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alma"
"Alma" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 74th of 9107 | 64,784 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1036th of 7545 | 708 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 140th of 9204 | 30,968 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1395th of 6773 | 434 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 283rd of 12526 | 17,780 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2345th of 7552 | 228 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 394th of 19264 | 9,056 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2797th of 10718 | 203 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 416th of 27321 | 9,466 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3577th of 16616 | 237 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 632nd of 35406 | 7,073 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8593rd of 24088 | 114 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 599th of 30306 | 6,143 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10526th of 23106 | 67 |
Regional Popularity of "Alma" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
75.44% 1785th/2366 |
32.49% 371st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
40.66% 629th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
41.23% 1144th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
32.39% 1310th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
28.37% 1792nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
41.81% 3120th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
58.49% 3671st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Alma" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
6.64% 94th/1416 |
8.48% 117th/1379 |
2.11% 50th/2366 |
9.54% 109th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.13% 172nd/1546 |
11.95% 186th/1556 |
3.70% 87th/2353 |
13.45% 208th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.77% 418th/2227 |
16.63% 404th/2430 |
6.69% 191st/2853 |
12.94% 359th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.82% 582nd/2937 |
20.16% 702nd/3483 |
9.69% 341st/3518 |
6.60% 267th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.52% 756th/3685 |
23.73% 1062nd/4475 |
9.01% 468th/5194 |
3.59% 227th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.60% 898th/4582 |
19.07% 985th/5164 |
9.64% 705th/7313 |
5.52% 412th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.59% 661st/3984 |
11.75% 527th/4487 |
9.73% 664th/6822 |
7.73% 485th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alma"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.