How Many People Are Named Allegra?

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

Allegra
Very Rare
Italian

Allegra means 'cheerful' in Italian, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 80,357 Americans sharing it. That's just 4,107 people today, keeping it very much a niche choice. Interestingly, nearly 41% of those named Allegra are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~565
Living in US
1 in 586,636
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Cheerful
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Energetic Optimistic Creative
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, often carrying a sense of destiny.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,107
Worldwide Bearers
#86,651
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
25
🇷🇺 Russia
23
🇲🇽 Mexico
22
🇦🇺 Australia
19
🇹🇭 Thailand
14
🇳🇿 New Zealand
14
🇫🇷 France
14
🇨🇭 Switzerland
12
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,107 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
1,926
Would be under 30 (41%)
1,995
Would be 30–60 (42%)
775
Would be over 60 (17%)

All 4,696 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
72
International
5

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

📜 Allegra Through the Generations

Allegra peaked in popularity in 1988 with 154 births, but its charm has been fading slowly since then. Today, it's considered a very rare female name, with an estimated 4,107 people bearing it in the US. The age distribution shows a youthful skew, with 1,926 under 30, 1,995 aged between 30 and 60, and 775 over 60, indicating that while it's still popular among younger generations, it's also well-represented across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 694
New York 488
Texas 227
Florida 120
Pennsylvania 75
Massachusetts 54
Illinois 51
New Jersey 47
Washington 43
Louisiana 23

⭐ Famous People Named Allegra

Allegra is a female given name of Italian origin meaning joyful (happy) or lively. It was first used as a name in the medieval era in Italy.…

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✨ Similar Names to Allegra

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Allegra's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Allegra

How Many People Have the Name Allegra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 565 people in the United States currently share the name Allegra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 586,636 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Allegra a Common or Rare Name?

Allegra 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 Allegra Mean?

Allegra means "cheerful" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Allegra Most Popular?

The name Allegra reached peak popularity in 1988, with 154 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Allegra?

Approximately 565 people named Allegra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 565. That works out to roughly 1 in 586,636 Americans.

Is Allegra a rare name?

Allegra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 586,636 Americans has this name.

What does the name Allegra mean?

Allegra means "cheerful" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Allegra more male or female?

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

When was Allegra most popular?

Allegra peaked in 1988 with 154 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US565
All-Time Births565
1 in X1 in 586,636
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1988
World Rank#86,651
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.