Total births
877
Girls' name · since 1949
Alonda
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 877 babies named Alonda, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 877
- total births
- 1949–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Alonda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 877 recorded since 1949.
Social Security Administration records show Alonda recorded 877 times among girls since 1949, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 2012.
- 877 total births
- 1949–2012 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
877 girls have been named Alonda since 1949, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2012.
- 877
- total births
- 1949–2012
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Alonda was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
39 babies were named Alonda in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Alonda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alonda's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alonda at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Alonda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–2012
- Peak year (1970)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Alonda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Alonda's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Alonda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 58
1950s
58 births
- 1960s
1960s
180 births
- 1970s
1970s
251 births
- 1980s
1980s
166 births
- 1990s
1990s
137 births
- 2000s 71
2000s
71 births
- 2010s 8
2010s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 251 births (29% of all-time use).
How Alonda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alonda's total volume
Alonda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alonda by state
Where Alonda concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Alonda's total US births 2.1%
Even split
18 of 877 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alonda? ▼
Since 1949, Social Security records show 877 babies named Alonda. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 39 births.
When was Alonda most popular? ▼
Alonda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Alonda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alonda are California (18 births), Louisiana (16 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Alonda been used? ▼
Records for Alonda go back to 1949, giving 64 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Alonda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alondra, Alora, Alona, Alonna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alonda's data
- Alonda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (251 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Alondas (18 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 Alonda
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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, 1949–2012 (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. "Alonda: Baby Name Since 1949 - 877 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alonda. 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 Alonda 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.