Alias
Alias is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Otherwise, assumed name, or at another time.
Origin and history
Alias is a modern U.S. name choice derived from the English vocabulary word, which ultimately comes from the Latin word meaning 'otherwise' or 'at another time.' While traditionally used as a noun or adverb to indicate an assumed identity, it has recently gained traction as a bold, contemporary given name. Usage in the United States remains relatively rare, though it has seen a noticeable increase in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,201 babies in the United States have been named Alias since 1880. It ranks #3496 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1443.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.5 %)
- TX (20.6 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 225 |
| 2010-2019 | 339 |
| 2020-2029 | 493 |
Fun facts
- The word alias originates directly from Latin, where it functioned as an adverb meaning 'at another time' or 'otherwise.'
- Alias belongs to a growing trend of modern U.S. parents adopting English vocabulary words as distinctive given names.