Alandria
A feminine English name possibly derived from the Scottish surname Alexander.
Name Census estimates that about 468 living Americans carry the first name Alandria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alandria today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alandria births was 1995 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alandria. 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
468
~ 1 in 732,381 Americans
Peak year
1995
23 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,395
Tracked since 1971
Census
Alandria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 419 people with the first name Alandria, which placed it at #23,378 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,378
National first-name rank
People counted
419
419 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
74.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alandria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alandria is Black at 74.7%. The next largest groups are White (13.4%) and Hispanic (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alandria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alandria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American74.7% · 313
- White13.4% · 56
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 23
- Two or more races4.5% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 8
Popularity
Alandria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alandria from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 170 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alandria 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 Alandria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alandrias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas recorded the most babies named Alandria, while Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alandria
The name Alandria is a feminine given name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Greece. Its origins can be found in the Greek word "alētheia," which means "truth" or "reality." The name is believed to have been derived from a combination of the Greek words "alēthēs" (truthful) and the suffix "-ia," which was commonly used to form feminine names.
In ancient Greek mythology, Aletheia was portrayed as the personification of truth, often depicted as a beautiful and radiant figure. She was considered the daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods, and was revered for her unwavering honesty and commitment to unveiling the truth.
The earliest recorded use of the name Alandria can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was occasionally used among the aristocracy. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Alandria of Constantinople, a noblewoman who lived in the 11th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
During the Renaissance period, the name Alandria gained popularity in Italy, particularly among the wealthy and educated classes. One notable Italian figure with this name was Alandria Visconti, a prominent patron of the arts and a member of the influential Visconti family, who lived in the 15th century.
In the 17th century, the name Alandria found its way to France, where it was embraced by the French nobility. One famous French figure with this name was Alandria de Montmorency, a noblewoman and courtier who lived during the reign of King Louis XIV and was known for her wit and charm.
In the 19th century, the name Alandria gained popularity in England, particularly among the upper classes. One notable English figure with this name was Alandria Fairfax, a renowned author and playwright who was born in 1839 and was known for her works that explored themes of social justice and women's rights.
Another historical figure bearing the name Alandria was Alandria von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer who lived from 1769 to 1859. She was renowned for her contributions to the field of biogeography and her extensive travels throughout South America, where she documented the flora and fauna of the region.
While the name Alandria has its roots in ancient Greece and has been used throughout various eras and cultures, it remains a relatively uncommon name in modern times. However, its rich historical background and connections to the concept of truth and honesty make it a unique and meaningful choice for those seeking a name steeped in cultural significance.
People
Alandria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alandria 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
Alandria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alandria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 468 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alandria 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 732,381 US residents.
Is Alandria a common name?
We classify Alandria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 481 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alandria most popular?
The single biggest year for Alandria was 1995, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alandria is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alandria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 419 people with the name Alandria, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,378 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alandria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alandria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alandria appears almost entirely female. Of the 416 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alandria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alandria is Black at 74.7%. The next largest groups are White (13.4%) and Hispanic (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alandria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Alandria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.7% (313 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Alandria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alandria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alandria in the SSA data are female. 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 Alandria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alandria 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 Alandria 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.
How many Americans are named Alandria?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.