Total births
386
Girls' name · since 1952
Alegra
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 386 babies named Alegra, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 386
- total births
- 1952–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Alegra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 386 recorded since 1952.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alegra has been recorded 386 times among girls since 1952, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2023.
- 386 total births
- 1952–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
386 girls have been named Alegra since 1952, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 386
- total births
- 1952–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Alegra was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
22 babies were named Alegra in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
Alegra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Alegra's full recorded timeline at 1998, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1952, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2010 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Alegra at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2010
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Alegra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2023
- Peak year (2010)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Alegra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Alegra's strongest decade.
104 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Alegra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
61 births
- 2010s
2010s
101 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 104 births (27% of all-time use).
Alegra by state
Where Alegra concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Alegra's total US births 6.0%
Even split
23 of 386 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alegra? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 386 babies named Alegra. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 22 births.
When was Alegra most popular? ▼
Alegra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 104 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Alegra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alegra are California (23 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Alegra been used? ▼
Records for Alegra go back to 1952, giving 72 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Alegra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alegra's data
- Alegra's decade-level peak was the 1990s (104 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Alegras (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alegra
Nearby Names Like Alegra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alegra
Alexis Girl
#501 344,557 births
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Compare Alegra side by side: Alegra vs Alexis Alegra vs Alexandra Alegra vs Alexa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1952–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alegra: Baby Name Since 1952 - 386 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alegra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alegra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.