Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Alger
//ˈældʒɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19195 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alger's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alger's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alger |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 29 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 29 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 29 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Alger through the decades
- Alger peaked in 1919, when 30 babies were named Alger in the US.
- The 1920s were Alger's strongest decade, averaging 22 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1962–2008), use of Alger has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.