Alias
Every Alias since 1971 — 1,201 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alias
Alias is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,572 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,201 American babies have been named Alias. Its peak came in 2025, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Alias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,572 |
| 2024 | 84 | #1,891 |
| 2023 | 91 | #1,774 |
| 2022 | 78 | #1,965 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2,040 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,266 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,062 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,748 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,841 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,685 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,690 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,695 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,470 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,531 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,363 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,103 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,284 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,399 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,244 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,869 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,452 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,133 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,980 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,555 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,847 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,424 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,134 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,205 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alias in 2025?
Alias ranked #1,572 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alias?
1,201 babies have been named Alias in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alias most popular?
Alias peaked in 2025, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Alias a boy or girl name?
Alias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alias rising or falling?
Alias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.