Girl nameCurrently #8,944 in the USFalling
Alley
//ˈæli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20065 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alley'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.
Alley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alley |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 44 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 66 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Alley through the decades
- Alley peaked in 2006, when 66 babies were named Alley in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alley has fallen 64% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alley currently ranks #8,944 in the US and is cooling off.