Alea
Every Alea since 1961 — 4,085 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alea
Alea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,958 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 4,085 American babies have been named Alea. Its peak came in 2000, when 156 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,958 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,122 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,732 |
| 2022 | 55 | #2,996 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,511 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,749 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,681 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,679 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3,346 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,282 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,620 |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,414 |
| 2013 | 101 | #1,953 |
| 2012 | 93 | #2,065 |
| 2011 | 111 | #1,818 |
| 2010 | 112 | #1,818 |
| 2009 | 134 | #1,660 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1,880 |
| 2007 | 124 | #1,744 |
| 2006 | 132 | #1,615 |
| 2005 | 129 | #1,576 |
| 2004 | 112 | #1,727 |
| 2003 | 111 | #1,710 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,632 |
| 2001 | 130 | #1,445 |
| 2000 | 156 | #1,255 |
| 1995 | 113 | #1,432 |
| 1990 | 71 | #1,938 |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,400 |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,135 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,156 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alea in 2025?
Alea ranked #2,958 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alea?
4,085 babies have been named Alea in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alea most popular?
Alea peaked in 2000, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Alea a boy or girl name?
Alea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alea rising or falling?
Alea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.