Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ali.
National Rank (2025)
#306
All-Time Peak Rank
#301 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
34,383
Unisex Distribution76.6% Boy / 23.4% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Ali Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ali
According to SSA data, Ali achieved its highest historical rank of #301 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,124 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 5.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 83 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ali scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+5.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,124Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
83Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:23
1930s:50
1940s:65
1950s:166
1960s:408
1970s:1,733
1980s:2,846
1990s:5,140
2000s:7,735
2010s:9,865
2020s:6,347
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-li
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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