Boy · #3,538 in 2026

Algy

Algy is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Algy Clark, American football player Algy Gehrs (1880–1953), Australian cricketer Algy Paterson, last fluent speaker of the Martuthunira language Algy Ward, English rock and roll bass guitarist and singer Algernon "Spotty" Perkins, fictional friend of Walter the Softy from Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Algernon "Algy" Lacey,…

Current Rank
#3,538
Peak Rank
#4,210 (1927)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1927
First Year
1943
Last Year
1927
Peak Year
#4210
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Algy

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Algy is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Algy Clark, American football player Algy Gehrs (1880–1953), Australian cricketer Algy Paterson, last fluent speaker of the Martuthunira language Algy Ward, English rock and roll bass guitarist and singer Algernon "Spotty" Perkins, fictional friend of Walter the Softy from Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Algernon "Algy" Lacey,…

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The Story of Algy

Algy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1927, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 5 Algys were born — ranking #4,210 that year. As of 2026, Algy ranks #3,538 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Algys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Algy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Algy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Algy

What does the name Algy mean?
Algy is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Algy Clark, American football player Algy Gehrs (1880–1953), Australian cricketer Algy Paterson, last fluent speaker of the Martuthunira language Algy Ward, English rock and roll bass guitarist and singer Algernon "Spotty" Perkins, fictional friend of Walter the Softy from Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Algernon "Algy" Lacey,…
How popular is Algy in 2026?
In 2026, Algy ranks #3,538 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Algy most popular?
Algy reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #4,210 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Algy a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Algy is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Algy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Algy include Allene, Anteo, Bernt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Algy

Algy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1927 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Algy's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #4,210. Use the chart and map above to compare Algy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.