Ally
A diminutive of the female given names Alice, Alison, Alexandra, and other names beginning with Al-[[]], from the Germanic languages or Ancient Greek.
Every Ally since 1985 — 10,247 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ally
Ally is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,118 in 2025 with 88 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 10,247 American babies have been named Ally. Its peak came in 1998, when 636 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ally stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ally year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | #2,118 | — | — |
| 2024 | 107 | #1,872 | 7 | #9,950 |
| 2023 | 117 | #1,750 | — | — |
| 2022 | 131 | #1,613 | — | — |
| 2021 | 148 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 2020 | 158 | #1,373 | — | — |
| 2019 | 177 | #1,295 | — | — |
| 2018 | 184 | #1,255 | — | — |
| 2017 | 215 | #1,152 | — | — |
| 2016 | 272 | #984 | — | — |
| 2015 | 319 | #872 | — | — |
| 2014 | 381 | #737 | — | — |
| 2013 | 463 | #606 | — | — |
| 2012 | 499 | #584 | — | — |
| 2011 | 419 | #674 | — | — |
| 2010 | 418 | #686 | — | — |
| 2009 | 349 | #810 | — | — |
| 2008 | 383 | #767 | — | — |
| 2007 | 419 | #697 | 5 | #12,445 |
| 2006 | 456 | #630 | — | — |
| 2005 | 425 | #652 | — | — |
| 2004 | 473 | #594 | — | — |
| 2003 | 394 | #670 | — | — |
| 2002 | 444 | #582 | — | — |
| 2001 | 383 | #657 | — | — |
| 2000 | 418 | #605 | — | — |
| 1995 | 73 | #1,900 | — | — |
| 1990 | 62 | #2,101 | — | — |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,360 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ally
- Ally McCoist Soccer player · b. 1962
- Ally Sheedy Actor · b. 1962
- Ally Walker Actor · b. 1961
- Ally Brooke Singer · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ally mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Alice, Alison, Alexandra, and other names beginning with Al-[[]], from the Germanic languages or Ancient Greek.
How popular is the name Ally in 2025?
Ally ranked #2,118 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 88 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ally?
10,247 babies have been named Ally in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ally most popular?
Ally peaked in 1998, when 636 newborns received the name.
Is Ally a boy or girl name?
Ally is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ally rising or falling?
Ally is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ally?
Well-known people named Ally include Ally McCoist (soccer player), Ally Sheedy (actor), Ally Walker (actor).