Almo
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin word "almus" meaning "nourishing" or "nurturing".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Almo. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 79.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Almo today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Almo births was 1921 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Almo. 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 Almo is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Almos were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Almo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1921
15 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1929 SSA rank
#3,971
Tracked since 1911
Gender
Gender distribution for Almo
Almo is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 73 total registrations, 58 (79.5%) were male and 15 (20.5%) were female.
Almo as a male name
- Ranked #3,971 in 1929
- 5 male births in 1929
- Peak: 1921 (10 births)
Almo as a female name
- Ranked #4,867 in 1926
- 5 female births in 1926
- Peak: 1921 (5 births)
Popularity
Almo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Almo from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 41 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
Almo 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 Almo 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 Almo
The name Almo originated from Latin, derived from the word "almus," meaning nourishing or nurturing. It was widely used in ancient Rome and had religious connotations, often associated with fertility and abundance.
In Roman mythology, Almo was a minor deity representing a stream or river near Rome, believed to have sacred healing properties. The name was sometimes given to children born near this sacred river, as it was believed to bring good fortune and blessings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almo can be found in the writings of the ancient Roman historian Livy, who mentions an individual named Almo Larentius, a wealthy landowner in the 6th century BC.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Almo. One of the most prominent was Almo of Savigny (c. 1085-1122), a French Benedictine monk and the third abbot of the Savigny Abbey in Normandy. He played a significant role in the growth and expansion of the Savigniac monastic order.
Another historical figure named Almo was Almo of Ferrara (c. 1320-1390), an Italian scholar and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of geometry and is best known for his work on the theory of proportions.
In the 16th century, Almo Venusio (c. 1501-1547) was an Italian humanist scholar and poet. He is renowned for his Latin translations of ancient Greek works and his contributions to the Renaissance literary movement.
Almo Crivelli (1590-1647) was an Italian painter active during the Baroque period. He is known for his religious paintings and works that adorned churches and monasteries in and around Bologna.
Almo Pearson (1888-1963) was an American author and playwright. He is particularly notable for his series of children's books featuring the character "Five Little Peppers," which were popular in the early 20th century.
It is worth noting that while the name Almo has ancient roots and historical significance, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times, especially in English-speaking countries. However, its unique origins and meanings continue to fascinate those interested in onomastics and the study of names.
People
Almo + last name combinations
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FAQ
Almo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Almo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Almo 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Almo a common name?
We classify Almo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 73 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Almo most popular?
The single biggest year for Almo was 1921, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Almo is about 81 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 Almo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Almo a male name?
Yes, 79.5% of people registered as Almo 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.
Is Almo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Almo 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 Almo 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 common is the name Almo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Almo at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.