Alvaro
- US rank
- #777
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #455 in 1985
328 babies were named Alvaro in the US in 2025. It has climbed 76 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Alvaro you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,208 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alvaro, 328 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alvaro would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlvaro first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1985, when it reached #455.
- TrendAlvaro has climbed 76 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #777. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAlvaro is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #393, followed by California (#442) and Colorado (#501). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
About the name Alvaro
Alvaro is a boy name of German and Spanish origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-aro”. US birth records list Alvaro for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 112 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #455 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #777, with 328 babies.
Origin:German namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 69,767 boys |
| 1920s | 23 | 42,699 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 45,413 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 56,593 boys |
| 1950s | 25 | 40,519 boys |
| 1960s | 35 | 28,969 boys |
| 1970s | 73 | 13,643 boys |
| 1980s | 131 | 7,658 boys |
| 1990s | 172 | 5,798 boys |
| 2000s | 196 | 5,104 boys |
| 2010s | 137 | 7,296 boys |
| 2020s | 183 | 5,460 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Alvaro
What is the origin of the name Alvaro?
Alvaro has German, Spanish roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Alvaro a boy or girl name?
Alvaro is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alvaro?
Alvaro ranked #777 for US boys in 2025, given to 328 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#455).