Alondra
Alondra is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Lark (songbird).
Origin and history
Alondra is a feminine name of Spanish origin that translates directly to the songbird 'lark'. It gained significant popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s, particularly within Hispanic American communities. Today, it remains a well-established and melodious choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
42,299 babies in the United States have been named Alondra since 1880. It ranks #668 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #544.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.4 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- AZ (4.3 %)
- FL (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 644 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,058 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,497 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,565 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,302 |
Famous people named Alondra
- Alondra de la Parra: Conductor, Musician
- Alondra Santos: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Alo, Londa
Fun facts
- Alondra is the Spanish word for the lark, a bird famous for its melodious song.
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. popularity during the 1990s, aided by the success of the Mexican telenovela 'Alondra'.