Algernon
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Algernon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
985 births recorded 1886–2016 · peaked in 1972 with 29 births
Most common in: Georgia, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
17 births recorded 2002–2016 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
17 births recorded 2002–2016 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Algernon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #2682 | — |
| 1989 | #3205 | ↓523 |
| 1990 | #3166 | ↑39 |
| 1991 | #3325 | ↓159 |
| 1992 | #4114 | ↓789 |
| 1993 | #3819 | ↑295 |
| 1994 | #7770 | ↓3951 |
| 1995 | #6407 | ↑1363 |
| 1997 | #4960 | ↑1447 |
| 1999 | #7874 | ↓2914 |
| 2000 | #10349 | ↓2475 |
| 2001 | #8339 | ↑2010 |
| 2002 | #10667 | ↓2328 |
| 2006 | #10662 | ↑5 |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↑2489 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓4318 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↑4352 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓642 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓3305 |
| 2016 | #12185 | ↓99 |
Frequently asked questions about Algernon
Is Algernon a popular name?
Algernon has 985 recorded births in United States between 1886 and 2016, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Algernon more common for boys or girls?
Algernon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Algernon most popular?
Algernon peaked in 1972 in United States, with 29 recorded births that year.
Is Algernon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Algernon’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #959 in 1886 to #12185 in 2016.
How many babies have been named Algernon?
At least 1,002 babies have been recorded with the name Algernon across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Algernon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Algernon appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.