Allegra Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-LEH-gruh / əˈlɛɡrəItalian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: cheerful; Latin: joyful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Allegra is derived from the Italian word 'allegro,' which means cheerful or lively. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it is associated with joy and happiness. In classical music, 'allegro' indicates a fast and lively tempo, further emphasizing the name's joyful connotation.
Trend Summary
Allegra has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Allegra
- Allegretta
International Variants
- Allegra (Italian)
- Allegra (Spanish)
Famous people named Allegra
Allegra Versace is an Italian fashion designer and the niece of Gianni Versace.
Allegra Goodman is an American author known for her novels and short stories.
Allegra D. is a fictional character in the popular children's book series 'The Magic School Bus.'.
Allegra is a brand name for an antihistamine medication.
Fictional characters named Allegra
Allegra is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' known for her adventurous spirit.
Allegra is a character in the novel 'The Last Summer of You and Me' by Ann Brashares, representing youthful love and friendship.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Allegra was first seen in the United States in 1902. Allegra has ranked as high as #1011 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Allegra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Allegra (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 29 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 41 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 37 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 56 |
| 1981 | 51 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 44 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1985 | 58 |
| 1986 | 48 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 154 |
| 1989 | 113 |
| 1990 | 105 |
| 1991 | 101 |
| 1992 | 122 |
| 1993 | 113 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 144 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 152 |
| 1998 | 142 |
| 1999 | 94 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 84 |
| 2008 | 92 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2010 | 116 |
| 2011 | 76 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 79 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 71 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 40 |