Alpha Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Alpha 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 maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alpha has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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, 'Alpha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 485th out of 9107 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1261st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 814th out of 9204 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1864th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2024th out of 12526 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2294th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4442nd out of 19264 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3249th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8588th out of 27321 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4600th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12301st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2798th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13138th out of 30306 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2429th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Alpha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alpha"
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 "Alpha"
"Alpha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 485th of 9107 | 3,556 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1261st of 7545 | 521 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 814th of 9204 | 1,410 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1864th of 6773 | 277 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2024th of 12526 | 556 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2294th of 7552 | 238 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4442nd of 19264 | 207 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3249th of 10718 | 159 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8588th of 27321 | 124 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4600th of 16616 | 163 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12301st of 35406 | 113 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2798th of 24088 | 607 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13138th of 30306 | 73 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2429th of 23106 | 661 |
Regional Popularity of "Alpha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
78.11% 1106th/1416 |
- |
71.30% 1687th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
44.67% 1999th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
23.74% 1226th/5164 |
38.47% 2813th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.99% 2430th/3984 |
27.70% 1243rd/4487 |
48.15% 3285th/6822 |
49.90% 3132nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Alpha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
35.52% 503rd/1416 |
- |
17.20% 407th/2366 |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.28% 901st/1546 |
- |
26.35% 620th/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
52.16% 1488th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
91.86% 4771st/5194 |
90.66% 5727th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
92.14% 6738th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alpha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alpha" 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.