Alonda
Of disputed Latin or Spanish origin, possibly meaning "lofty wave".
Name Census estimates that about 786 living Americans carry the first name Alonda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alonda today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alonda births was 1970 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alonda. 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.
People living today
786
~ 1 in 436,074 Americans
Peak year
1970
39 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,274
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Alonda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alonda from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 251 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alonda 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 Alonda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alondas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the most babies named Alonda, while New York, Michigan, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alonda
The name Alonda is believed to have its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "aletheia," which means "truth" or "sincerity." The name may have been initially used as a way to honor and celebrate the virtues of honesty and truthfulness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alonda can be found in ancient Greek texts, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor character in one of the plays by the renowned playwright Euripides, who lived in the 5th century BCE. This suggests that the name had already gained some recognition and usage during that period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Alonda. One such person was Alonda di Malaspina (1390-1456), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and scholars during the Renaissance era. Another prominent individual was Alonda Spiteri (1521-1597), a Maltese nun and mystic who founded the Order of St. Ursula and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
In the realm of literature, Alonda Brockway (1825-1895) was an American author and poet who gained recognition for her works inspired by the natural beauty of her native New England region. Additionally, Alonda Katsuda (1876-1942) was a Japanese feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and suffrage in the early 20th century.
Moving into more recent times, Alonda Green (1904-1982) was an African American educator and civil rights activist who played a significant role in desegregating schools in the United States. Her contributions to the fight for equal education opportunities have left a lasting impact on the nation's history.
While the name Alonda may not be as widely used today as some other names, its rich historical roots and associations with virtues such as truth, sincerity, and integrity have left a lasting impression on various cultures and societies throughout the ages.
People
Alonda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alonda 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
Alonda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alonda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 786 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alonda 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 436,074 US residents.
Is Alonda a common name?
We classify Alonda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 877 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alonda most popular?
The single biggest year for Alonda was 1970, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alonda is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alonda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alonda 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.
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.