Alley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
4% Masculine / 96% Feminine
Meaning:
Alley means 'narrow street' or 'passage'.
Meaning of the Name Alley
Alley is a unisex name of English origin. It is derived from the word 'alley', which refers to a narrow street or passage. The name conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue, as well as a sense of exploration and adventure. It can also symbolize a pathway to new experiences and opportunities.
Popularity of the Name Alley
The popularity for the name Alley peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 66 births, which ranked number 4,709 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Alley had the most female births in 2006 with 66, which ranked number 2,701 out of 20,061 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1914 with 7, which ranked number 2,651 out of 3,759 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Alley has declined sharply over the last ten years from 39 births to 11 births, a decline of -71.79%. Among females, Alley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 39 births to 11 births, a decline of -71.79%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alley
- 20 Year Trend of Alley: -72.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Alley: -71.79%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Alley: -71.79%
Popularity of Alley by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Alley. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Alley in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Alley is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Alley
- Total Births of Alley: 10 (-11.89%)
- Female Births of Alley: 10 (-11.89%)
Given the downward trend of Alley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.89% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. For Females, births for Alley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 10 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.89%.