Alois: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#8,949

among boys · ↑2,069 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Alois

How common

1 in 213,510

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1918

111 babies

All-time total

2,711

#2,852 all-time among boys

First recorded

1880

in Social Security records

Alois popularity over time

2,711 babies have been named Alois since 1880, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	84	84	8	–	#551
1890s	–	74	74	7	-12%	#524
1900s	–	111	111	11	+50%	#577
1910s	30	695	725	73	+553%	#561
1920s	91	635	726	73	0%	#744
1930s	51	419	470	47	-35%	#765
1940s	14	225	239	24	-49%	#1,109
1950s	–	121	121	12	-49%	#1,766
1960s	–	65	65	7	-46%	#2,330
1970s	–	17	17	2	-74%	#3,667
1980s	–	5	5	1	-71%	#6,302
1990s	–	–	–	–	–	–
2000s	–	–	–	–	–	–
2010s	–	37	37	4	–	#7,151
2020s (to 2025)	–	37	37	6	+67%	#8,341

The story of Alois

Alois is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,949 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 2,711 American babies have been named Alois, about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1918, when 111 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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

How old are people named Alois?

The median living Alois is about 74 years old; half are between 59 and 84. An estimated 400 people named Alois are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Alois 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	#8,949
2024	–	–	6	#11,018
2023	–	–	7	#9,806
2022	–	–	9	#8,341
2021	–	–	7	#9,772
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	9	#8,244
2018	–	–	11	#7,151
2017	–	–	7	#9,743
2016	–	–	–	–
2015	–	–	5	#12,177
2014	–	–	–	–
2013	–	–	5	#12,221
2012	–	–	–	–
2011	–	–	–	–
2010	–	–	–	–
2009	–	–	–	–
2008	–	–	–	–
2007	–	–	–	–
2006	–	–	–	–
2005	–	–	–	–
2004	–	–	–	–
2003	–	–	–	–
2002	–	–	–	–
2001	–	–	–	–
2000	–	–	–	–
1995	–	–	–	–
1990	–	–	–	–
1985	–	–	–	–
1980	–	–	–	–
1975	–	–	9	#3,667
1970	–	–	–	–
1965	–	–	7	#3,256
1960	–	–	10	#2,688
1955	–	–	9	#2,768
1950	–	–	13	#2,111
1945	–	–	20	#1,495
1940	7	#3,512	33	#1,159
1935	9	#2,930	40	#1,011
1930	7	#3,673	70	#765
1925	7	#4,043	56	#900
1920	8	#3,609	71	#793
1915	6	#3,802	86	#621
1910	–	–	16	#755
1905	–	–	8	#923
1900	–	–	9	#904
1895	–	–	6	#980
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	7	#766
1880	–	–	10	#601

Famous people named Alois

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Alois Hitler Father of Adolf Hitler (1837–1903) 19th century
2 Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein Regent of Liechtenstein since 2004 b. 1968 · Contemporary
3 Alois Brunner Austrian war criminal (1912–2001/2010) Contemporary
4 Alois Hudal Catholic bishop and Nazi supporter 1885–1963 · 19th century
5 Alois Alzheimer German psychiatrist and neuropathologist (1864–1915) 19th century
6 Alois Eliáš Czechoslovak general and politician (1890–1942) 19th century
7 Alois Riegl Austrian art historian (1858-1905) 19th century
8 Alois Senefelder German actor, playwright and inventor (1771–1834) 18th century
9 Alois Lexa von Aehrenthal Austro-Hungarian diplomat 1854–1912 · 19th century
10 Alois Jirásek Czech writer, author, and playwright 1851–1930 · 19th century
11 Alois Hába Czech music educator and composer 1893–1973 · 19th century
12 Alois Mock Austrian politician (1934–2017) Contemporary
13 Alois Riehl Austrian philosopher (1844–1924) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Alois, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Alois?

The median living Alois is about 74 years old. Half of all living Aloiss are between 59 and 84 years old.

How many people named Alois are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Alois are alive in the United States, based on 2,711 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Alois in 2025?

Alois ranked #8,949 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Alois?

2,711 babies have been named Alois in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Alois most popular?

Alois peaked in 1918, when 111 newborns received the name.

Is Alois a boy or girl name?

Alois is used for both: about 7% of babies named Alois have been girls and 93% boys.

Is the name Alois rising or falling?

Alois is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Alois?

Well-known people named Alois include Alois Hitler (public worker), Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein (politician), Alois Brunner (military personnel).

Names like Alois

Names that sound and feel close to Alois: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

Compare Alois with similar names → More names starting with A →