Alador
An invented name possibly related to the Latin "alacer" meaning "lively, zealous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Alador. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alador today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alador births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alador. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alador. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,307
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Alador: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alador by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alador during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alador
The name Alador has its origins in the ancient Celtic language. It is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Celtic root words "alo" meaning "nourishing" and "duro" meaning "firm" or "enduring". Together, the name Alador can be interpreted to mean "one who nourishes and endures".
In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Alador was prevalent among the Celtic tribes inhabiting the regions of modern-day France, Germany, and Britain. It was particularly popular among the Gaulish Celts, who were known for their fierce warrior culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alador can be found in the ancient Gaulish inscriptions discovered in the region of modern-day Lyon, France. These inscriptions date back to the 2nd century BCE and suggest that the name was used by influential members of the local Gaulish tribes.
In the 5th century CE, the name Alador gained prominence among the Romano-British population of Britain. This was likely due to the influence of Celtic cultural traditions that persisted in the region despite the Roman conquest. During this period, the name was often associated with individuals of noble or military standing.
One notable figure from history bearing the name Alador was a Gaulish chieftain who led a rebellion against Roman rule in the 1st century BCE. While little is known about his life, his defiance against the Roman empire has been recorded in several ancient texts, including the works of Julius Caesar.
In the 12th century, an Anglo-Norman knight named Alador de Brionne gained recognition for his bravery and military exploits during the Crusades. He was part of the army that captured the city of Acre in 1191 and was known for his unwavering commitment to the Christian cause.
During the Renaissance period, the name Alador was adopted by several notable figures in the arts and literature. One example is Alador de la Vega, a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived from 1498 to 1562. His works were greatly influenced by the Italian Renaissance style and can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.
In the 19th century, Alador Leclair was a French composer and violinist who made significant contributions to the development of Romantic-era music. Born in 1799, he is renowned for his virtuosic violin compositions and his collaborations with influential composers of the time, such as Hector Berlioz.
The name Alador has also been present in various literary works throughout history. In the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, one of the characters is named Alador, who is described as a brave and noble knight. This work, published in 1590, helped to further popularize the name in Britain and other English-speaking regions.
People
Alador + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alador as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Alador: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alador?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alador going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Alador a common name?
We classify Alador as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alador most popular?
The single biggest year for Alador was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alador is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alador in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alador a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alador in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alador still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alador in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alador can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Alador?
Find out how many people share the name Alador on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.