Almetia
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, perhaps a variant of Almeda.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Almetia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Almetia today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Almetia births was 1951 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Almetia. 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
- • The typical person named Almetia is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Almetias were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Almetia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1951
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1951 SSA rank
#4,396
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Almetia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Almetia from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Almetia 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 Almetia 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 Almetia
The name Almetia is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some scholars suggest it may have roots in ancient Germanic languages, derived from the Old High German word "almunt," meaning "all-protection" or "protection for all." Others trace its lineage to Old English, proposing it may be a variation of the name "Ælfmæd," which translates to "elf-maiden" or "fairy-maiden."
Despite the uncertainties surrounding its exact etymology, Almetia has left an indelible mark throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing fragments of the Gothic Bible translation by Bishop Ulfilas. Here, the name Almetia appears as a minor character, though little is known about their significance.
In the 9th century, an Almetia was mentioned in the Annales Regni Francorum, a contemporary account of the Carolingian dynasty. This Almetia was a noblewoman who played a minor role in the political intrigues of the era, though details of her life have been lost to time.
Fast-forwarding to the 12th century, we encounter Almetia de Montfort, a French noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Almetia is noted for her unwavering loyalty and companionship to the Queen, accompanying her on various excursions and expeditions.
In the realm of literature, Almetia makes an appearance in the 14th-century Middle English romance "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Here, she is portrayed as a beautiful and virtuous lady, though her role in the narrative is relatively minor.
Lastly, we come to Almetia Zamoyska, a 16th-century Polish noblewoman and influential figure in the Renaissance court of King Sigismund III Vasa. Zamoyska was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for educational initiatives, leaving a lasting legacy in Polish cultural history.
While the name Almetia may have fluctuated in popularity throughout the centuries, it has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history. From its enigmatic origins to the remarkable individuals who bore this name, Almetia stands as a testament to the enduring power of names and the stories they hold.
People
Almetia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Almetia 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
Almetia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Almetia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Almetia 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Almetia a common name?
We classify Almetia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Almetia most popular?
The single biggest year for Almetia was 1951, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Almetia is about 76 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 Almetia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Almetia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Almetia 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 Almetia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Almetia 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 Almetia 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 Almetia?
You can see how many Americans are named Almetia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.