Alazne
A Basque name signifying "rainbow" or "colorful".
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the first name Alazne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alazne today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alazne births was 2014 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alazne. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Alazne with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
209
~ 1 in 1,639,973 Americans
Peak year
2014
24 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,290
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Alazne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alazne from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 125 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Alazne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alazne 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 Alazne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alaznes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alazne
The given name Alazne originates from the Basque language, spoken primarily in the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. Its roots can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was derived from the Basque word "alatz," meaning "beautiful."
Historically, the name Alazne was closely associated with the Basque people and their cultural traditions. It was often given to girls born in the rural areas of the Basque Country, where the language and customs were deeply rooted. The name's popularity in this region can be attributed to its melodic sound and positive connotation.
While there are no recorded instances of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in historical records and accounts from the Basque region. One of the earliest known mentions of the name dates back to the 13th century, when an Alazne Iñiguez de Guevara was recorded as a noblewoman from the town of Oñati.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Alazne. One of the most prominent figures was Alazne Arzamendi Etxeberria, a Basque writer and philosopher who lived from 1891 to 1968. Her works explored Basque identity and culture, contributing significantly to the preservation of the region's literary heritage.
Another noteworthy Alazne was Alazne Bilbao Gaubeka, a pioneering Basque educator who lived from 1857 to 1932. She founded one of the first schools dedicated to teaching in the Basque language, playing a crucial role in promoting and preserving the region's linguistic traditions.
In the realm of sports, Alazne Bilbao Gurrutxaga, born in 1984, has made a name for herself as a professional footballer. She has represented the Basque Country in various international competitions and is considered one of the most accomplished athletes from the region.
Alazne Arrieta Kortazar, born in 1979, is a renowned Basque artist known for her vibrant paintings and sculptures that capture the essence of Basque culture and landscapes. Her works have been exhibited in galleries across Spain and Europe, garnering critical acclaim.
Lastly, Alazne Etxeberria Zamalloa, a Basque politician born in 1967, has been a prominent figure in advocating for the rights and autonomy of the Basque region. She has served in various local and regional governments, working tirelessly to promote the interests of her community.
People
Alazne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alazne 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
Alazne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alazne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 209 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alazne 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 1,639,973 US residents.
Is Alazne a common name?
We classify Alazne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 210 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alazne most popular?
The single biggest year for Alazne was 2014, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alazne is about 8 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 Alazne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alazne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alazne 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 Alazne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alazne 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 Alazne 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 Alazne?
Find out how many Americans are named Alazne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.