Alam
Every Alam since 1991 — 370 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alam
Alam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,543 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 370 American babies have been named Alam. Its peak came in 2024, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,543 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,527 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,891 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,886 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,112 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,517 |
| 2019 | 6 | #10,859 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,849 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,173 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,705 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,769 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,767 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,344 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,100 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,304 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,039 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,204 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,192 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,014 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,881 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,250 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,815 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,664 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,127 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,069 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alam in 2025?
Alam ranked #4,543 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alam?
370 babies have been named Alam in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alam most popular?
Alam peaked in 2024, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Alam a boy or girl name?
Alam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alam rising or falling?
Alam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.