Alfa

Given to 264 US babies since 1893

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Rank in 2025

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recorded as girls

#8,910

recorded as boys

2,028 since 2024

Babies in 2025

boys 8

Peak year

1897

6 babies recorded as girls

All-time total

264

since 1893

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Babies per 1,000 (same sex), 1880–2025

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Alfa was most popular in 1897, when 6 babies recorded as girls got the name (0.03 per 1,000). In 2025, 8 babies were named Alfa, ranking #8910 for babies recorded as boys. Compared with 2018–2020, it's about the same.

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Year	Girls	Rank	Boys	Rank
2025	<5	—	8	8,910
2024	<5	—	6	10,938
2023	<5	—	5	12,239
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