Alvaro Boy

Popularity: #612 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-vah-roh / ˈal.va.ɾo

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: 'elf army'; Portuguese: 'noble and ready'

Historical & Cultural Background

Alvaro is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, commonly used in various Spanish-speaking countries and Portugal. It has historical roots dating back to the Visigothic period. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, contributing to its popularity in modern times.

Trend Summary

Alvaro has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common compared to other names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alvar
  • Alvaro

International Variants

  • Alvaro (Spanish)
  • Alvário (Portuguese)
  • Alvardo (Italian)

Famous people named Alvaro

Alvaro Morata is a Spanish professional footballer known for his time with clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea.

Alvaro Siza is a renowned Portuguese architect celebrated for his modernist designs.

Alvaro de Mendaña was a Spanish explorer known for his expeditions in the South Pacific during the 16th century.

Alvaro Bautista is a Spanish motorcycle racer who has competed in various championships, including MotoGP.

Fictional characters named Alvaro

Alvaro is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a supporting character.

Alvaro is a character in the novel 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, involved in the story's intricate plot.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alvaro was first seen in the United States in 1914. Alvaro has ranked as high as #864 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Alvaro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alvaro (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 77
29%
CA 73
28%
FL 25
10%
AZ 16
6%
NC 11
4%
IL 11
4%
GA 8
3%
WA 8
3%
KS 7
3%
OH 6
2%
OK 6
2%
AL 5
2%
MD 5
2%
IN 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19147
19158
191615
191713
191822
191913
192013
192120
192226
192323
192437
192526
192625
192728
192840
192921
193034
193134
193224
193324
193430
193513
193619
193719
193815
193920
194018
194122
194217
194321
194416
194521
194638
194734
194834
194949
195045
195137
195249
195352
195465
195550
195639
195760
195857
195945
196069
196149
196270
196364
196459
196563
196666
196768
196863
196987
197075
1971108
197296
1973112
1974120
1975138
1976117
1977130
1978151
1979156
1980181
1981205
1982200
1983199
1984173
1985354
1986277
1987256
1988241
1989336
1990309
1991350
1992313
1993329
1994336
1995343
1996316
1997336
1998343
1999378
2000441
2001396
2002378
2003410
2004374
2005395
2006432
2007408
2008380
2009296
2010287
2011265
2012231
2013251
2014230
2015237
2016287
2017255
2018258
2019274
2020267
2021285
2022318
2023371
2024327