18,221births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#1350Belgium 2025
Al is a boy name family recorded 18,221 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Belgium (#1350 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 14.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Al
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al | English | 17,334 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6803 | 1882 | ▼ 29 % |
| Al | English | 555 | 🇫🇷 France | #1419 | 2018 | ▲ 58 % |
| Al | English | 295 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1406 | 2025 | ▲ 94 % |
| Al | English | 17 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2003 | – |
| Al | English | 10 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1350 | 2025 | new |
| Al | English | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1980 | – |
Questions about Al
How popular is the name Al?
In 2025 it ranked #1350 in Belgium. Official registers record 18,221 births across 7 countries.
When was Al most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 14.9 births per 100,000.
Is Al a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Al is a boy name.