Alvaretta
A feminine form of the Spanish name Alvaro, meaning "elf warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Alvaretta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alvaretta today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alvaretta births was 1921 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alvaretta. 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
- • The typical person named Alvaretta is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Alvarettas were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alvaretta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1921
12 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1925 SSA rank
#4,044
Tracked since 1899
Popularity
Alvaretta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alvaretta from the 1890s through to the 1920s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Alvaretta remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alvaretta 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 Alvaretta 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 Alvaretta
The name Alvaretta originates from the Spanish language and culture, derived from the name Alvaro. Alvaro itself is believed to have Germanic roots, stemming from the Gothic name Alvarus or the Old High German name Alawair, both meaning "all-true" or "watchful."
In the Middle Ages, the name Alvaro gained popularity in Spain and Portugal, particularly among the nobility and aristocracy. It was often associated with individuals of high social standing and wealth. The feminine form, Alvaretta, emerged as a variant during this time period, though its usage was relatively less common compared to its masculine counterpart.
Historical records indicate that the name Alvaretta was occasionally mentioned in medieval Spanish and Portuguese literature, though specific references are scarce. It is possible that the name appeared in certain genealogical records or legal documents from the era, but these instances are not widely documented.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Alvaretta was Alvaretta de Córdoba, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her involvement in local politics and charitable endeavors within the city of Córdoba.
In the 16th century, Alvaretta Fernández was a renowned Spanish poet and writer. Her collection of sonnets and love poems garnered significant acclaim during her lifetime (1525-1598).
During the 17th century, Alvaretta María de Toledo was a prominent figure in the Spanish court. She served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Mariana of Spain and was known for her influential role in court affairs (1632-1701).
In the 18th century, Alvaretta Aguiar was a Portuguese explorer and navigator. She accompanied her husband on several voyages and is credited with contributing to the mapping and exploration of parts of the Pacific Ocean (1712-1782).
Moving into the 19th century, Alvaretta Fernández de Córdoba was a Spanish painter and artist renowned for her portraiture and landscapes. She was a member of the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid (1823-1901).
While the name Alvaretta has its roots in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, its usage has been relatively limited throughout history, with only a few notable individuals bearing this name. Its rarity may be attributed to the greater popularity of the masculine form, Alvaro, and the emergence of other feminine variants such as Alvarina or Alvara.
People
Alvaretta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alvaretta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Alvaretta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alvaretta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alvaretta 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Alvaretta a common name?
We classify Alvaretta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 70 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alvaretta most popular?
The single biggest year for Alvaretta was 1921, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alvaretta is about 82 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 Alvaretta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alvaretta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alvaretta 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 Alvaretta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alvaretta 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 Alvaretta 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 common is the name Alvaretta?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.