Vlora
A feminine Albanian place name referring to the southwestern coastal city.
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Vlora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vlora today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vlora births was 1991 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vlora. 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 Vlora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
1991
8 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1996 SSA rank
#15,796
Tracked since 1984
Census
Vlora in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 200 people with the first name Vlora, which placed it at #38,397 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
#38,397
National first-name rank
People counted
200
200 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
96.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vlora
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Vlora is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Black (1.5%). 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 Vlora 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 Vlora at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 193
- Two or more races2.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.5% · 3
Popularity
Vlora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vlora from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 29 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vlora 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 Vlora 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 Vlora
The name Vlora has its origins in the Albanian language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Albanian word "vlorë," which means "bay" or "gulf." The name is most commonly associated with the city of Vlora, a coastal town in southern Albania known for its picturesque bay and historical significance.
Vlora has been a popular name in Albania and among Albanian communities around the world for centuries. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the Middle Ages, when the city of Vlora played a crucial role in the region's history. The name gained particular prominence during the Albanian National Awakening movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as it was associated with the city's role in the struggle for independence.
While the name Vlora does not appear to have been directly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been associated with several notable historical figures throughout Albanian history. One of the most famous individuals to bear the name was Vlora Bey (1861-1924), an Albanian statesman and politician who played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement. He served as the first Prime Minister of Albania following the declaration of independence in 1912.
Another notable figure was Vlora Vejsiu (1937-2009), an Albanian writer and journalist who was a prominent figure in the country's literary scene during the latter half of the 20th century. Her works explored themes of identity, culture, and the struggle for freedom.
In the realm of sports, Vlora Çitaku (born 1987) is a professional basketball player who has represented the Albanian national team and played for several clubs in Europe.
Additionally, Vlora Çaushi (born 1977) is an Albanian soprano who has gained international recognition for her performances in operas and concerts around the world.
Vlora Asllani (born 1985) is an Albanian-Swedish journalist and television presenter who has worked for various media outlets in Sweden, covering a range of topics including politics, culture, and social issues.
While the name Vlora has its roots in Albanian culture and history, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among Albanian diaspora communities. However, its use remains closely tied to its linguistic and cultural origins, serving as a reminder of the rich heritage and identity of the Albanian people.
People
Vlora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vlora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vlora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vlora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vlora 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Vlora a common name?
We classify Vlora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 44 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vlora most popular?
The single biggest year for Vlora was 1991, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vlora is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Vlora in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 200 people with the name Vlora, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,397 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 Vlora 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 Vlora?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Vlora appears almost entirely female. Of the 197 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 Vlora?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Vlora is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Black (1.5%). 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 Vlora most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Vlora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (193 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 Vlora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vlora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vlora 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 Vlora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vlora 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 Vlora 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 people are named Vlora?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.