Almore
A masculine variation of the name Elmore, of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Almore. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Almore today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Almore births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Almore. 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 Almore. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1921 SSA rank
#4,337
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Almore: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Almore 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 Almore during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Almore
The name Almore has its origins rooted in Old English, derived from the combination of the words "ælf" meaning "elf" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marshy ground." It emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period, roughly between the 5th and 11th centuries AD, in regions where Old English was spoken, primarily in what is now England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almore can be traced back to the 9th century AD in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an ancient manuscript that documented events in Anglo-Saxon England. The name appeared in reference to an individual who lived in a region near a marshy area inhabited by elves, according to folklore of the time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Almore. One of the earliest was Almore the Wise (c. 890 - 958 AD), a renowned Anglo-Saxon scholar and monk who authored numerous treatises on religious and philosophical topics. His works were widely studied in monasteries across medieval England.
Another prominent figure was Almore of Shrewsbury (1125 - 1198 AD), a skilled architect and stonemason who played a pivotal role in the construction of several notable abbeys and cathedrals during the 12th century, including the iconic Shrewsbury Abbey in Shropshire, England.
In the 14th century, Almore of Exeter (1328 - 1402 AD) gained fame as a skilled illuminator and calligrapher, renowned for his exquisite illustrations and ornate lettering found in many medieval manuscripts produced during his time.
The name Almore also appears in ancient Norse sagas and Icelandic folklore, where it was associated with elven beings and supernatural entities. Almore the Wanderer (c. 950 - 1010 AD) was a legendary figure in Icelandic mythology, said to have possessed the ability to communicate with elves and spirits of the natural world.
Lastly, Almore the Brave (1550 - 1623 AD) was a renowned English explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the Americas and the West Indies during the Age of Exploration, contributing significantly to the expansion of British colonial interests in the New World.
People
Almore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Almore as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Almore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Almore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Almore 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 - US residents.
Is Almore a common name?
We classify Almore as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Almore most popular?
The single biggest year for Almore was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Almore is about 0 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 Almore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Almore a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Almore 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 Almore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Almore 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 Almore 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 have Almore as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.