Alvieri
A masculine Italian name derived from the Hebrew name Eliezer, meaning "God is helper".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Alvieri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alvieri today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alvieri births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alvieri. 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 Alvieri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,743
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Alvieri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alvieri 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 Alvieri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alvieri
The given name Alvieri is of Italian origin and has its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant of the name Alviario, which itself is derived from the Latin name Alvearius, meaning "beekeeper" or "one who works with beehives."
In the early days, the name Alvieri was predominantly found in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. Its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records of the time.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Alvieri was Alviario di Giovanni, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the late 13th century. He played a significant role in the city's financial affairs and contributed to the development of the banking system in medieval Italy.
Another notable figure from history who carried the name Alvieri was Tommaso Alvieri (1490-1564), a celebrated Italian Renaissance painter and architect from Umbria. His works, which include frescoes and architectural designs, can still be found in various churches and buildings across central Italy.
In the realm of literature, the name Alvieri is associated with the Italian poet and dramatist Vittorio Alvieri (1749-1803). Born in Asti, Piedmont, he is renowned for his tragedies and lyrical works, which were heavily influenced by the ideals of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.
The name Alvieri also found its way into the annals of music history with the Italian composer and conductor Gregorio Alvieri (1772-1829). He was a prominent figure in the musical scene of Naples during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his operas and sacred compositions.
Another individual of note who bore the name Alvieri was Renato Alvieri (1863-1937), an Italian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Italy from 1920 to 1921. He played a crucial role in shaping Italy's foreign policy during the post-World War I era.
While the name Alvieri may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and connection to various notable figures across different fields make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Alvieri + last name combinations
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FAQ
Alvieri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alvieri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alvieri 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Alvieri a common name?
We classify Alvieri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Alvieri most popular?
The single biggest year for Alvieri was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alvieri is about 24 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 Alvieri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alvieri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alvieri 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 Alvieri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alvieri 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 Alvieri 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 share the name Alvieri?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.