Alvaro Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-vah-roh / ˈal.va.ɾoSpanish; 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.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 77 | |
CA | 73 | |
FL | 25 | |
AZ | 16 | |
NC | 11 | |
IL | 11 | |
GA | 8 | |
WA | 8 | |
KS | 7 | |
OH | 6 | |
OK | 6 | |
AL | 5 | |
MD | 5 | |
IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1914 | 7 |
1915 | 8 |
1916 | 15 |
1917 | 13 |
1918 | 22 |
1919 | 13 |
1920 | 13 |
1921 | 20 |
1922 | 26 |
1923 | 23 |
1924 | 37 |
1925 | 26 |
1926 | 25 |
1927 | 28 |
1928 | 40 |
1929 | 21 |
1930 | 34 |
1931 | 34 |
1932 | 24 |
1933 | 24 |
1934 | 30 |
1935 | 13 |
1936 | 19 |
1937 | 19 |
1938 | 15 |
1939 | 20 |
1940 | 18 |
1941 | 22 |
1942 | 17 |
1943 | 21 |
1944 | 16 |
1945 | 21 |
1946 | 38 |
1947 | 34 |
1948 | 34 |
1949 | 49 |
1950 | 45 |
1951 | 37 |
1952 | 49 |
1953 | 52 |
1954 | 65 |
1955 | 50 |
1956 | 39 |
1957 | 60 |
1958 | 57 |
1959 | 45 |
1960 | 69 |
1961 | 49 |
1962 | 70 |
1963 | 64 |
1964 | 59 |
1965 | 63 |
1966 | 66 |
1967 | 68 |
1968 | 63 |
1969 | 87 |
1970 | 75 |
1971 | 108 |
1972 | 96 |
1973 | 112 |
1974 | 120 |
1975 | 138 |
1976 | 117 |
1977 | 130 |
1978 | 151 |
1979 | 156 |
1980 | 181 |
1981 | 205 |
1982 | 200 |
1983 | 199 |
1984 | 173 |
1985 | 354 |
1986 | 277 |
1987 | 256 |
1988 | 241 |
1989 | 336 |
1990 | 309 |
1991 | 350 |
1992 | 313 |
1993 | 329 |
1994 | 336 |
1995 | 343 |
1996 | 316 |
1997 | 336 |
1998 | 343 |
1999 | 378 |
2000 | 441 |
2001 | 396 |
2002 | 378 |
2003 | 410 |
2004 | 374 |
2005 | 395 |
2006 | 432 |
2007 | 408 |
2008 | 380 |
2009 | 296 |
2010 | 287 |
2011 | 265 |
2012 | 231 |
2013 | 251 |
2014 | 230 |
2015 | 237 |
2016 | 287 |
2017 | 255 |
2018 | 258 |
2019 | 274 |
2020 | 267 |
2021 | 285 |
2022 | 318 |
2023 | 371 |
2024 | 327 |