How old is someone named Ally?
The average Ally is 19 years old.
Half of all living Allys are between 13 and 25.
When was Ally popular?
Ally rose fast and peaked in 1998, then faded almost as fast. 65% of all Allys were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 178 | 170 |
| 1990s | 1,817 | 1,800 |
| 2000s | 4,149 | 4,100 |
| 2010s | 3,347 | 3,300 |
| 2020s | 756 | 750 |
How many Allys are still alive?
About 10,000 Allys are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Ally since 1985.
Nearly every Ally ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ally?
About two in three living Allys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 67%
- Gen Alpha 27%
Is Ally an old name?
Not really. Ally is younger than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ally will be 41 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Ally a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Allys are women.
Names the same age as Ally
NAME TWIN
Ally's name twin is Makenzie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Makenzie's age curve is the closest match to Ally's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Ally
How old is the average Ally?
The average Ally in the US is 19 years old. The median is 19, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ally?
About 10,000 Allys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1985.
When was the name Ally most popular?
In 1998, when about 640 baby girls were named Ally.
Is Ally a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 67% of living Allys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this