Allegra
Borrowed from Italian Allegra, from allegra (“cheerful”), inspired by the musical term allegro.
Every Allegra since 1902 — 4,732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Allegra
Allegra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,979 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1902, 4,732 American babies have been named Allegra. Its peak came in 1988, when 154 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Allegra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Allegra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,979 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,760 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,047 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,369 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,494 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,714 |
| 2019 | 54 | #3,003 |
| 2018 | 54 | #3,006 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,510 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,100 |
| 2015 | 79 | #2,340 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,560 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,976 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,937 |
| 2011 | 76 | #2,417 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1,769 |
| 2009 | 101 | #2,029 |
| 2008 | 92 | #2,172 |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,293 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,780 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,212 |
| 2004 | 26 | #4,954 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,662 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,893 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,846 |
| 2000 | 70 | #2,239 |
| 1995 | 144 | #1,187 |
| 1990 | 105 | #1,479 |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,906 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,904 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,024 |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,018 |
| 1965 | 16 | #3,150 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,358 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,073 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,655 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,138 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,216 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,441 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,203 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,197 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,668 |
| 1915 | 29 | #1,318 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Allegra mean?
Borrowed from Italian Allegra, from allegra (“cheerful”), inspired by the musical term allegro.
How popular is the name Allegra in 2025?
Allegra ranked #3,979 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Allegra?
4,732 babies have been named Allegra in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Allegra most popular?
Allegra peaked in 1988, when 154 newborns received the name.
Is Allegra a boy or girl name?
Allegra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Allegra rising or falling?
Allegra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.