girls' name · peaked 2011

Alli

Every Alli since 1916 — 3,810 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#6,339
among girls
Babies in 2025
18
named Alli
Peak year
2011
205 babies
All-time total
3,810
since 1916

The story of Alli

Alli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,339 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1916, 3,810 American babies have been named Alli. Its peak came in 2011, when 205 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

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 Alli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Alli 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 18 #6,339
2024 27 #4,903
2023 23 #5,399
2022 32 #4,382
2021 30 #4,511
2020 41 #3,615
2019 43 #3,555
2018 37 #3,922
2017 44 #3,483
2016 60 #2,831
2015 89 #2,140
2014 103 #1,941
2013 136 #1,577
2012 168 #1,384
2011 205 #1,177
2010 178 #1,317
2009 166 #1,414
2008 178 #1,360
2007 163 #1,445
2006 161 #1,403
2005 168 #1,314
2004 167 #1,278
2003 133 #1,466 5 #10,955
2002 128 #1,483
2001 104 #1,726
2000 138 #1,357
1995 61 #2,191
1990 71 #1,939
1985 20 #3,986
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Alli in 2025?

Alli ranked #6,339 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Alli?

3,810 babies have been named Alli in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Alli most popular?

Alli peaked in 2011, when 205 newborns received the name.

Is Alli a boy or girl name?

Alli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Alli rising or falling?

Alli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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