Alabama
Gender-neutral name · American · Native American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #5,230 in 2007
0 babies were named Alabama in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Alabama you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryAlabama first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #5,230.
About the name Alabama
Alabama is a gender-neutral name of American and Native American origin. It has 7 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ama”. US birth records list Alabama for girls from 1995 to 2023, in 25 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #5,230 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2023, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American namesNative American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.9 | 520,833 girls |
| 2000s | 6.7 | 149,477 girls |
| 2010s | 7.9 | 127,065 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 250,000 girls |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Alabama
What is the origin of the name Alabama?
Alabama has American, Native American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Alabama a boy or girl name?
Both. Alabama is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Alabama?
Alabama is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #5,230 in 2007.