How Many People Are Named Alley?

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

Alley
Rare
English

Alley means 'narrow path' and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,053 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 313,269 Americans. The majority, 83%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~13,032
Living in US
1 in 25,433
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Narrow path
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Independent
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,310
Worldwide Bearers
#154,972
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
798
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
268
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇵🇭 Philippines
211
🇨🇦 Canada
105
🇹🇿 Tanzania
96
🇧🇷 Brazil
85
🇮🇳 India
84
🇲🇾 Malaysia
70
🇨🇳 China
57

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,053 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
922
Would be under 30 (83%)
142
Would be 30–60 (13%)
48
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 1,112 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
90

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

📜 Alley Through the Generations

Alley has seen its peak popularity in 2006 when 66 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of people named Alley is 24, with most under 30. This indicates that Alley is a relatively new name, embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 28
North Carolina 26
Tennessee 26
Georgia 17
California 11
Missouri 5
South Carolina 5

⭐ Famous People Named Alley

Alley is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Alley

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alley's English roots

📄 About the Name Alley

How Many People Have the Name Alley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,032 people in the United States currently share the name Alley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,433 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Alley a Common or Rare Name?

Alley is classified as 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 Alley Mean?

Alley means "narrow path" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alley Most Popular?

The name Alley reached peak popularity in 2006, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Alley?

Approximately 13,032 people named Alley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,032. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,433 Americans.

Is Alley a rare name?

Alley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,433 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alley mean?

Alley means "narrow path" and comes from English origins.

Is Alley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alley are male and 100% are female.

When was Alley most popular?

Alley peaked in 2006 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US13,032
All-Time Births13,032
1 in X1 in 25,433
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2006
World Rank#154,972
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.