Masculine dossier · first seen 1886
Alger
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1919
Peak births
30
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1886Peak 19192025
Quick answers about Alger
How many people are named Alger?
Based on SSA birth records through 2008, an estimated 213 Americans born with the name Alger may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2008.
How rare is Alger?
Alger has not appeared in SSA records since 2008. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Alger?
The median age of a living American named Alger is approximately 72 years, with most bearers falling between 63 and 81 years old.
Is Alger still popular?
No. Alger is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2008.
Peak year
1919
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
832