Alzora
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Elvira or Alba.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Alzora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alzora today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alzora births was 1915 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alzora. 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 Alzora is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Alzoras were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alzora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1915
12 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1956 SSA rank
#5,334
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Alzora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alzora from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 39 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Alzora remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alzora 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 Alzora 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 Alzora
The name Alzora is believed to have its roots in the Basque language, which is spoken in parts of northern Spain and southern France. It is thought to be derived from the Basque words "altz" meaning "stone" and "ora" meaning "time" or "period". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a specific geological era or time period associated with the formation of certain stone structures or features.
While the exact origins of the name are somewhat obscure, it is known to have been in use in the Basque region as early as the 13th century. Historical records from this time period mention individuals with variations of the name such as Altzora, Alzorra, and Altzorra.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Alzora was a Basque noblewoman named Alzora de Oñate, who lived in the late 13th century. She was a prominent figure in the region and played a role in negotiating a peace treaty between rival noble families.
In the 15th century, another notable figure named Alzora Arizmendi was a renowned scholar and translator of ancient texts. She is credited with producing some of the earliest Basque translations of works by classical Greek and Roman authors.
During the 16th century, a woman named Alzora Ibarguren gained fame as a skilled weaver and textile artist. Her intricate tapestries and rugs were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Spain and Europe.
In the 17th century, a Basque sailor named Alzora Leizaola is said to have been among the first Europeans to set foot in what is now the state of Oregon in the United States. He was part of a Spanish expedition exploring the Pacific Northwest coast.
A century later, in the 1700s, Alzora Etxebarria was a prominent Basque poet and playwright whose works helped to preserve and promote the Basque language and culture during a time of political and cultural upheaval.
While the name Alzora has remained relatively uncommon outside of the Basque region, it has continued to be used by families with Basque heritage over the centuries, preserving its connection to this unique linguistic and cultural tradition.
People
Alzora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alzora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Alzora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alzora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alzora 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Alzora a common name?
We classify Alzora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 78 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alzora most popular?
The single biggest year for Alzora was 1915, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alzora is about 78 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 Alzora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alzora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alzora 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 Alzora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alzora 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 Alzora 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 are named Alzora?
Want to know how many people have the name Alzora? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.