Alando
A masculine name of uncertain origin, perhaps representing a fusion of several names.
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the first name Alando. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alando today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alando births was 1972 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alando. 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.
People living today
224
~ 1 in 1,530,153 Americans
Peak year
1972
14 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,209
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Alando: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alando from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alando 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 Alando during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alando
The name Alando is believed to have originated in the Basque region of Spain and France, dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Basque words "ala" meaning "wing" and "ando" meaning "great," suggesting a meaning of "great wing" or "soaring high."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Alando was in a 14th-century Basque folktale, where it was the name of a heroic figure known for his bravery and skill as a falconer. The name gained popularity in the region, particularly among families involved in falconry or other hunting traditions.
In the 16th century, the name Alando appeared in several Spanish and French historical records, often associated with individuals of Basque descent. One notable figure was Alando de Salazar, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 1500s.
During the Renaissance period, the name Alando found its way into literary works, including a play by the Basque writer Juan de Anchieta, where it was given to one of the main characters. This helped to further popularize the name and solidify its cultural significance.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Alando Martínez, a prominent Basque painter and artist known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits. Born in 1825, Martínez's works are celebrated for capturing the essence of rural life in the Basque Country.
In the early 20th century, Alando Galdós was a Spanish novelist and playwright from the Basque region. Born in 1901, Galdós' works often explored themes of identity, tradition, and the struggles of the working class, earning him critical acclaim and several literary awards.
Another notable figure with the name Alando was Alando Urrutia, a Basque politician and activist who played a significant role in the Basque nationalist movement during the mid-20th century. Born in 1920, Urrutia advocated for greater autonomy and recognition for the Basque people, contributing to the region's cultural revival.
While the name Alando may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical roots and cultural significance in the Basque region make it a unique and meaningful choice, carrying with it a sense of strength, resilience, and a connection to a proud heritage.
People
Alando + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alando as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alando: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alando?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 224 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alando 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 1,530,153 US residents.
Is Alando a common name?
We classify Alando as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 237 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alando most popular?
The single biggest year for Alando was 1972, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alando is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alando a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alando 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.
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.