Alondria
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "swallow" or "lark".
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the first name Alondria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alondria today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alondria births was 1997 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alondria. 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
114
~ 1 in 3,006,617 Americans
Peak year
1997
11 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2005 SSA rank
#14,610
Tracked since 1985
Census
Alondria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 149 people with the first name Alondria, which placed it at #45,514 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#45,514
National first-name rank
People counted
149
149 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
81.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alondria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alondria is Black at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and White (7.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alondria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alondria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American81.2% · 121
- Hispanic or Latino8.1% · 12
- White7.4% · 11
- Two or more races3.4% · 5
Popularity
Alondria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alondria from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Alondria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alondria 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 Alondria 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 Alondria
The name Alondria is of Spanish origin, derived from the word 'alondra,' which means 'lark' in Spanish. The lark is a small songbird known for its melodious singing, often associated with the arrival of spring and new beginnings.
The name's roots can be traced back to the late 15th century, when it first appeared in historical records from Spain. It is believed to have been inspired by the bird's significance in Spanish folklore and literature, where the lark was celebrated for its beautiful song and symbolic representation of joy and renewal.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Alondria can be found in the works of the renowned Spanish poet and playwright Lope de Vega (1562-1635). In his play "La Dorotea," he introduces a character named Alondria, possibly as a nod to the bird's symbolic meaning.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Alondria. One such person was Alondria de la Cruz (1695-1778), a Spanish mystic and writer known for her religious visions and spiritual teachings. Her writings, which focused on mystical experiences and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, were influential during her time.
In the 19th century, Alondria Martínez (1825-1892) was a Cuban poet and activist who fought for women's rights and education. Her poems often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles faced by women in her society. She was an influential figure in the Cuban literary scene of her time.
Another notable Alondria was Alondria Maldonado (1890-1965), a Puerto Rican educator and activist. She dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children and advocating for social justice. Her efforts were instrumental in establishing several schools and educational programs in Puerto Rico.
In the 20th century, Alondria Hernández (1915-2001) was a Mexican artist and sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works. Her sculptures, often made from metal and stone, explored themes of nature, movement, and the human form. She was a prominent figure in the Mexican art scene and received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions.
Alondria García (1930-2018) was a Peruvian writer and journalist who played a significant role in promoting and preserving Peruvian literature and culture. She authored several novels, short stories, and essays that explored themes of identity, social issues, and the rich cultural heritage of Peru.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Alondria throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural tapestry of their respective societies.
People
Alondria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alondria 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
Alondria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alondria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 114 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alondria 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 3,006,617 US residents.
Is Alondria a common name?
We classify Alondria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alondria most popular?
The single biggest year for Alondria was 1997, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alondria is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alondria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 149 people with the name Alondria, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #45,514 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alondria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alondria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alondria appears almost entirely female. Of the 148 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alondria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alondria is Black at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and White (7.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alondria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Alondria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.2% (121 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Alondria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alondria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alondria 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 Alondria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alondria 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 Alondria 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.
How many Americans are named Alondria?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.