Alpha

Alpha is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 79 babies in the United States.

Alpha at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alpha

Alpha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alpha first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 9,967 babies since 1880, including 79 in 2024.

Alpha in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Alpha in 2024
79
Total since 1880
9,967

Alpha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Babies named Alpha in 2025
13
Total since 1996
265

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alpha mean?

The meaning of Alpha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alpha a boy or girl name?

Alpha is a unisex name. In 2024, 79 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alpha?

Alpha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alpha?

Alpha is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 9,967 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].