Alp
Every Alp since 1996 — 467 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alp
Alp is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,451 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 467 American babies have been named Alp. Its peak came in 2024, when 38 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 Alp stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alp year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,451 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,163 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,225 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,093 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,017 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,921 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,797 |
| 2018 | 26 | #3,996 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,193 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,474 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,520 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,742 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,144 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,322 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,109 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,709 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,058 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,260 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,116 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,619 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,122 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,542 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,890 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,489 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,376 |
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Famous people named Alp
- Alp Arslan Politician · 1029–1072
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alp in 2025?
Alp ranked #3,451 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alp?
467 babies have been named Alp in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alp most popular?
Alp peaked in 2024, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Alp a boy or girl name?
Alp is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alp rising or falling?
Alp is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alp?
Well-known people named Alp include Alp Arslan (politician).