Masculine dossier · first seen 1886
Algernon
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1972
Peak era
1972
Peak births
29
Current vitality
Below reporting floor
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Algernon
How many people are named Algernon?
An estimated 656 living Americans are named Algernon.
How rare is Algernon?
Algernon fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Algernon?
The median age of a living American named Algernon is approximately 48 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 57 years old.
Is Algernon still popular?
Not especially. Algernon has been declining since its 1972 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
1886Peak 19722025
Peak year
1972
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
985