Name Legacy

Al

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Al was most popular in 1959, when 450 American babies were given the name — ranking #815 that year. In 2025 it ranked #14,309, with 12 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 17,334 people named Al.

Most popular in1959
Rank that year#815
Births that year450
Total since 188017,334

Al over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Al’s peak in 1959. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org