Allora
An Italian name meaning "at that time" or "then".
Name Census estimates that about 486 living Americans carry the first name Allora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allora today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allora births was 2023 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allora. 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 Allora with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
486
~ 1 in 705,256 Americans
Peak year
2023
28 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,787
Tracked since 1989
Census
Allora in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 399 people with the first name Allora, which placed it at #24,220 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
#24,220
National first-name rank
People counted
399
399 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
71.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allora
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Allora is White at 71.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Black (8.8%). 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 Allora 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 Allora at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.4% · 285
- Hispanic or Latino9.3% · 37
- Black or African American8.8% · 35
- Two or more races7.3% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 6
Popularity
Allora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allora from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 168 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Allora remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allora 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 Allora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alloras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Allora
The name Allora is believed to have its origins in the Italian language, derived from the word "allora," which means "at that time" or "then." The name is thought to have emerged during the Renaissance period in Italy, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th century.
While the name Allora does not have a direct translation or specific meaning, it is believed to have been used as a given name to evoke a sense of timelessness or to represent a specific moment or occasion. The name's association with the Italian word "allora" suggests a connection to the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Italy during the Renaissance era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Allora can be traced back to the 16th century in Italy, where it was used by a few noble families. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until much later, appearing sporadically in historical records and literary works throughout the centuries.
One notable figure who bore the name Allora was Allora Gabrielli, an Italian opera singer born in 1837 who gained fame for her performances in various European cities during the 19th century. She was widely regarded as one of the finest sopranos of her time and was celebrated for her powerful voice and expressive interpretations.
Another notable individual with the name Allora was Allora Fiorella, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived during the early 20th century. Born in 1892, she was part of the Futurist movement and gained recognition for her bold and unconventional artistic works that challenged traditional norms.
In the realm of literature, the name Allora appeared in the works of the renowned Italian author Italo Calvino. In his novel "Invisible Cities," published in 1972, one of the fictional cities described is named "Allora," symbolizing a place frozen in time or a moment captured in the present.
Another notable figure was Allora Marcello, an Italian philosopher and writer who lived from 1920 to 1998. He was known for his works exploring existentialism and the human condition, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Lastly, Allora Rossetti was an Italian actress and film producer active in the mid-20th century. Born in 1928, she appeared in several Italian films during the 1950s and 1960s and later transitioned into producing and directing, leaving her mark on the Italian cinema industry.
While the name Allora has remained relatively uncommon, its unique sound and connection to the Italian language and culture have contributed to its enduring charm and historical significance.
People
Allora + last name combinations
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FAQ
Allora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 486 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allora 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 705,256 US residents.
Is Allora a common name?
We classify Allora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 493 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allora most popular?
The single biggest year for Allora was 2023, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allora is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Allora in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 399 people with the name Allora, or 0.13 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #24,220 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 Allora 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 Allora?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Allora appears almost entirely female. Of the 401 people counted with this name, 99.8% 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 Allora?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Allora is White at 71.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Black (8.8%). 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 Allora most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Allora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.4% (285 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 Allora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Allora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allora 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 Allora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Allora 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 Allora 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 people are named Allora?
Want to know how many people have the name Allora? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.