Boy · #3,741 in 2026

Alphe

Name: Popularity of the name Alphe in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alphe, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,741

Peak Rank

#3,741 (1925)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

1925

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#3741

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alphe

Alphe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 6 Alphes were born — ranking #3,741 that year. As of 2026, Alphe ranks #3,741 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Alphes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Alphe

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

Alf
Alph
Elf
Olf
Ilf
Ulf
Elph
Elfe
Elff
Ylf
Alley
Al

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alphe

What does the name Alphe mean?

Alphe is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alphe in 2026?

In 2026, Alphe ranks #3,741 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Alphe most popular?

Alphe reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #3,741 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Alphe a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alphe is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alphe?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alphe include Domer, Luella, Willburn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alphe

Alphe is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Alphe's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #3,741. Use the chart and map above to compare Alphe'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.