Alley
Every Alley since 1914 — 1,120 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alley
Alley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,972 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,120 American babies have been named Alley. Its peak came in 2006, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Alley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #10,972 | — | — |
| 2024 | 11 | #8,969 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,362 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,095 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,333 | — | — |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,095 | — | — |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,368 | — | — |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,806 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,061 | — | — |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,454 | — | — |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,295 | — | — |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,552 | — | — |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,164 | — | — |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,921 | — | — |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,498 | — | — |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,893 | — | — |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,415 | — | — |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,941 | — | — |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,214 | — | — |
| 2006 | 66 | #2,704 | — | — |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,265 | — | — |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,744 | — | — |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,085 | — | — |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,396 | — | — |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,489 | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,319 | — | — |
| 1995 | 26 | #3,978 | — | — |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,702 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,013 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,304 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,801 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Alley
- Alley Mills Actor · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alley in 2025?
Alley ranked #10,972 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alley?
1,120 babies have been named Alley in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alley most popular?
Alley peaked in 2006, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Alley a boy or girl name?
Alley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alley rising or falling?
Alley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alley?
Well-known people named Alley include Alley Mills (actor).