How Many People Are Named Algie?

Complete statistics for the name Algie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Algie
Very Rare
Old English

Algie is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today. Only 538 people named Algie live in the US, representing just 1 in 613,725 Americans. The majority, 90%, are over 60, showing how this name leans towards older generations.

~148
Living in US
1 in 2,239,522
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble strength
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Loyal
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,679
Worldwide Bearers
#116,323
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,075
🇺🇸 United States
1,329
🇯🇲 Jamaica
147
🇬🇧 England
17
🇮🇩 Indonesia
16
🇶🇦 Qatar
15
🇨🇦 Canada
11
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇨🇬 Congo
11
🇳🇱 Netherlands
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
494 (92%)
♀ Female
44 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
187
Would be 30–60 (10%)
1,703
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 1,890 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
91
Modern Appeal
9
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Algie Through the Generations

Algie has been around since the early 1900s, peaking in popularity in 1919 with 50 births. Over time, its usage has remained stable, becoming a classic, old-school name. As of now, there are 538 people named Algie in the US, with most being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards the older population.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Virginia 51
Texas 35
Alabama 28
North Carolina 28
Arkansas 6
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Algie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Algie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Algie

How Many People Have the Name Algie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 148 people in the United States currently share the name Algie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Algie a Common or Rare Name?

Algie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Algie Mean?

Algie means "noble strength" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Algie in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Algie Most Popular?

The name Algie reached peak popularity in 1919, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Algie?

Approximately 148 people named Algie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 148. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,239,522 Americans.

Is Algie a rare name?

Algie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans has this name.

What does the name Algie mean?

Algie means "noble strength" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Algie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Algie are male and 8% are female.

When was Algie most popular?

Algie peaked in 1919 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US148
All-Time Births148
1 in X1 in 2,239,522
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1919
World Rank#116,323
Male %92%
Female %8%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.