Al Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAl / ælEnglish; Hebrew; German
Meaning
Noble; God is my light; All
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Al is often a diminutive of names such as Albert or Alfred. It has been used in various cultures, often associated with nobility or light. In Hebrew, it can also be a standalone name with religious significance. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Al has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often as a diminutive rather than a standalone name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alf
- Alfie
- Albie
International Variants
- Al (Spanish)
- Al (Italian)
- Al (Dutch)
Famous people named Al
Al Pacino is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Godfather' and 'Scarface'.
Al Gore is an American politician and environmentalist who served as Vice President of the United States.
Al Roker is an American television personality and weather presenter, known for his work on NBC's 'Today' show.
Fictional characters named Al
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Al was first seen in the United States in 1880. Al has ranked as high as #735 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Louisiana, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Al has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Al (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1881 | 19 |
| 1882 | 33 |
| 1883 | 21 |
| 1884 | 18 |
| 1885 | 17 |
| 1886 | 27 |
| 1887 | 16 |
| 1888 | 23 |
| 1889 | 23 |
| 1890 | 15 |
| 1891 | 21 |
| 1892 | 22 |
| 1893 | 25 |
| 1894 | 26 |
| 1895 | 23 |
| 1896 | 27 |
| 1897 | 20 |
| 1898 | 22 |
| 1899 | 27 |
| 1900 | 37 |
| 1901 | 21 |
| 1902 | 42 |
| 1903 | 38 |
| 1904 | 33 |
| 1905 | 39 |
| 1906 | 43 |
| 1907 | 40 |
| 1908 | 45 |
| 1909 | 47 |
| 1910 | 73 |
| 1911 | 65 |
| 1912 | 121 |
| 1913 | 101 |
| 1914 | 144 |
| 1915 | 175 |
| 1916 | 122 |
| 1917 | 133 |
| 1918 | 133 |
| 1919 | 160 |
| 1920 | 150 |
| 1921 | 119 |
| 1922 | 109 |
| 1923 | 103 |
| 1924 | 151 |
| 1925 | 125 |
| 1926 | 147 |
| 1927 | 164 |
| 1928 | 190 |
| 1929 | 170 |
| 1930 | 172 |
| 1931 | 185 |
| 1932 | 199 |
| 1933 | 170 |
| 1934 | 194 |
| 1935 | 209 |
| 1936 | 199 |
| 1937 | 205 |
| 1938 | 193 |
| 1939 | 198 |
| 1940 | 166 |
| 1941 | 192 |
| 1942 | 223 |
| 1943 | 201 |
| 1944 | 210 |
| 1945 | 216 |
| 1946 | 290 |
| 1947 | 330 |
| 1948 | 286 |
| 1949 | 231 |
| 1950 | 216 |
| 1951 | 262 |
| 1952 | 265 |
| 1953 | 266 |
| 1954 | 313 |
| 1955 | 286 |
| 1956 | 399 |
| 1957 | 386 |
| 1958 | 387 |
| 1959 | 440 |
| 1960 | 392 |
| 1961 | 363 |
| 1962 | 340 |
| 1963 | 292 |
| 1964 | 268 |
| 1965 | 210 |
| 1966 | 158 |
| 1967 | 166 |
| 1968 | 164 |
| 1969 | 167 |
| 1970 | 148 |
| 1971 | 150 |
| 1972 | 161 |
| 1973 | 144 |
| 1974 | 136 |
| 1975 | 135 |
| 1976 | 157 |
| 1977 | 128 |
| 1978 | 134 |
| 1979 | 116 |
| 1980 | 109 |
| 1981 | 109 |
| 1982 | 117 |
| 1983 | 104 |
| 1984 | 89 |
| 1985 | 92 |
| 1986 | 79 |
| 1987 | 93 |
| 1988 | 86 |
| 1989 | 94 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 71 |
| 1995 | 65 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 8 |