Alonte
Of undetermined origin and meaning, potentially a variant of the name Alonso.
Name Census estimates that about 460 living Americans carry the first name Alonte. It is a predominantly male name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Alonte today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alonte births was 1993 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alonte. 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
460
~ 1 in 745,118 Americans
Peak year
1993
28 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,291
Tracked since 1988
Gender
Gender distribution for Alonte
Alonte leans heavily male at 98.7% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Alonte as a male name
- Ranked #8,291 in 2023
- 9 male births in 2023
- Peak: 1993 (28 births)
Alonte as a female name
- Ranked #13,245 in 2000
- 6 female births in 2000
- Peak: 2000 (6 births)
Popularity
Alonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alonte from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 202 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alonte 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 Alonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alontes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alonte
The name Alonte is believed to have originated from the ancient Berber language spoken by the indigenous people of North Africa. It is thought to be derived from the Berber root word "lunt," meaning "lion," symbolizing strength, courage, and nobility.
The earliest known usage of the name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the spread of Islam across North Africa. It is possible that the name was adopted by some of the early Muslim converts in the region, who may have chosen it for its powerful connotations.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Alonte was a Berber warrior and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. His poems, which have been preserved in various Arabic literary anthologies, often celebrated the valor and resilience of his people in the face of adversity.
In the 12th century, there was a renowned Islamic scholar and mathematician from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) named Alonte ibn Rushd, better known as Averroes in the West. His works on philosophy, physics, and astronomy had a significant influence on the development of Western thought during the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, an Algerian explorer and navigator named Alonte al-Jazair embarked on several voyages across the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the expansion of maritime trade and knowledge in the region.
In the 19th century, Alonte Kairuz was a prominent leader of the Algerian resistance against French colonial rule. He played a crucial role in organizing and leading several uprisings against the occupying forces, earning him a place in the annals of Algerian history.
Another notable figure with the name Alonte was a renowned Moroccan artist and calligrapher who lived in the early 20th century. His intricate and beautifully crafted works were widely celebrated and exhibited in various galleries across North Africa and Europe.
People
Alonte + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 460 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alonte 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 745,118 US residents.
Is Alonte a common name?
We classify Alonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 468 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Alonte was 1993, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alonte is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alonte a male name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Alonte 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.
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.