How Many People Are Named Algia?
An estimated 10 people in the United States have the first name Algia. It is used for both genders, with 55.8% male. The average bearer is 83 years old, and Algia peaked in popularity in 1919 with 12 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Algia as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Algia paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- With an average bearer age of 83, Algia is a vintage name most associated with earlier generations. Most living bearers were born before 1953.
- Algia is exceptionally rare. Fewer than 100 people with this name are estimated to be alive in the U.S. today.
Estimated Living Americans
10
About 1 in 34,275,434 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Very Rare
Predicted Gender
Male
55.8% confidence
Average Age
83
years old
Peak Year
1919
12 births
Total Registered
104
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Algia
Algia is a genuinely unisex name, used for both males (55.8%) and females (44.2%). Out of 104 total births registered, 58 were male and 46 were female.
Algia as a male name
Ranked #4,000 in 1959
5 male births in 1959
Peak: 1928 (9 births)
Algia as a female name
Ranked #2,928 in 1935
9 female births in 1935
Peak: 1917 (9 births)
Algia: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Algia span from the 1900s to the 1950s, covering 6 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 1920s, when 52 babies were registered. Algia has declined significantly from its peak in the 1920s. Recent registrations are a fraction of what they were at the name's height.
Algia by Decade
How has Algia tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
Algia by State
Algia + Last Name Combinations
How many people share a full name with Algia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Algia: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Algia?
We estimate approximately 10 people named Algia are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 34,275,434 Americans share this first name.
Is Algia a common name?
Algia is classified as "Very Rare" and is more popular than 28.5% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 104 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Algia most popular?
Algia reached peak popularity in 1919, when 12 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Algia is approximately 83 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Algia was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
Is Algia a male name?
Algia is predominantly male. 55.8% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Algia have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Algia peaked in 1919, and the average living bearer is about 83 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Algia Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Algia Smith, Algia Johnson, Algia Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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