Algernon

Boy name

Algernon has been given to 985 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

985

Peak year

1972 (29 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1886

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Algernon.

978 babies since 1912

966 babies since 1880

1,005 babies since 1913

1,011 babies since 1913

1,011 babies since 1935

951 babies since 1922

1,024 babies since 1912

945 babies since 1916

How popular is the name Algernon?

Algernon has been given to 985 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Algernon peak?

Algernon peaked in 1972, when 29 babies were given the name.

Is Algernon a girl or boy name?

Algernon is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Algernon are boys).

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