Almonza
Of Spanish origin, a feminine name possibly derived from almond trees.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Almonza. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Almonza today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Almonza births was 1980 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Almonza. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Almonza. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1980
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#6,281
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Almonza: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Almonza 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 Almonza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Almonza
The name Almonza is a relatively rare and obscure name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars speculate that it may have roots in the ancient Aramaic language, possibly derived from the word "almon," meaning "widow" or "hidden." Others suggest it could be a variation of the Arabic name "Almundhir," which translates to "the warner."
There are no definitive historical references or mentions of the name Almonza in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This lack of documented evidence makes it challenging to trace its exact lineage or pinpoint its cultural origins with certainty.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Almonza are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Almonza Fernandez, a Spanish painter born in 1882 who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraiture.
In the realm of literature, there was an American writer named Almonza Draper, born in 1892, who penned several novels and short stories during the early 20th century, though her works are now largely forgotten.
Another notable figure was Almonza Ramirez, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900s. Ramirez played a significant role in several key battles and ultimately met his demise in 1915 during the Battle of Celaya.
In the world of sports, there was an American baseball player named Almonza Jackson, born in 1901, who played as an outfielder for the Negro League team, the Kansas City Monarchs, in the 1920s and 1930s.
Lastly, Almonza Whitehurst, born in 1912, was an African American civil rights activist and educator who fought tirelessly for desegregation and equal educational opportunities in the United States during the mid-20th century.
While the name Almonza has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these few individuals have left their mark across various fields, carrying this enigmatic name forward through time.
People
Almonza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Almonza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Almonza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Almonza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Almonza 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Almonza a common name?
We classify Almonza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Almonza most popular?
The single biggest year for Almonza was 1980, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Almonza is about 43 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 Almonza in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Almonza a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Almonza 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 Almonza still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Almonza 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 Almonza 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 Americans are named Almonza?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.