How Many People Are Named Alea?

Complete statistics for the name Alea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alea
Very Rare
Latin

Alea means 'chance' in Latin, fitting for such a rare name. Only 1 in 83,146 Americans are named Alea, making it very unique among female names. The majority, 68%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.

~237
Living in US
1 in 1,398,520
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chance
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Adventurous Independent
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,969
Worldwide Bearers
#58,185
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
49
🇸🇮 Slovenia
49
🇮🇩 Indonesia
49
🇨🇦 Canada
46
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
44
🇹🇿 Tanzania
40
🇪🇸 Spain
36
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
34
🇶🇦 Qatar
28
🇩🇪 Germany
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,969 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
2,749
Would be under 30 (68%)
1,266
Would be 30–60 (31%)
14
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,029 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alea Through the Generations

Alea has seen its peak popularity in the year 2000 when 156 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, but remains a favorite among younger generations. With an estimated 3,969 people named Alea living today, the name continues to be a distinctive choice, especially among those under 30, where 2,749 individuals fall into this category.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 405
New York 193
Texas 132
Pennsylvania 121
Florida 119
Ohio 104
Washington 73
Illinois 55
Hawaii 53
Michigan 44

✨ Similar Names to Alea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alea's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Alea

How Many People Have the Name Alea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 237 people in the United States currently share the name Alea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,398,520 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alea a Common or Rare Name?

Alea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alea Mean?

Alea means "chance" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alea Most Popular?

The name Alea reached peak popularity in 2000, with 156 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alea?

Approximately 237 people named Alea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 237. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,398,520 Americans.

Is Alea a rare name?

Alea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,398,520 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alea mean?

Alea means "chance" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Alea more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alea are male and 100% are female.

When was Alea most popular?

Alea peaked in 2000 with 156 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US237
All-Time Births237
1 in X1 in 1,398,520
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2000
World Rank#58,185
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.