Girl nameCurrently #1,876 in the USFalling
Ally
//ˈælaɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19984 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Ally's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ally |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 55 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1993 | 74 |
| 1994 | 60 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 84 |
| 1997 | 185 |
| 1998 | 636 |
| 1999 | 540 |
| 2000 | 418 |
| 2001 | 383 |
| 2002 | 444 |
| 2003 | 394 |
| 2004 | 473 |
| 2005 | 425 |
| 2006 | 456 |
| 2007 | 424 |
| 2008 | 383 |
| 2009 | 349 |
| 2010 | 418 |
| 2011 | 419 |
| 2012 | 498 |
| 2013 | 463 |
| 2014 | 381 |
| 2015 | 319 |
| 2016 | 272 |
| 2017 | 215 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2019 | 177 |
| 2020 | 158 |
| 2021 | 148 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2023 | 117 |
| 2024 | 113 |
Ally through the decades
- Ally peaked in 1998, when 636 babies were named Ally in the US.
- The 2000s were Ally's strongest decade, averaging 415 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ally has fallen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ally currently ranks #1,876 in the US and is cooling off.