Aldonia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "old rebirth".
Name Census estimates that about 23 living Americans carry the first name Aldonia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aldonia today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aldonia births was 1924 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aldonia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Aldonia is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Aldonias were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aldonia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
23
~ 1 in 14,902,363 Americans
Peak year
1924
13 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1968 SSA rank
#6,256
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Aldonia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aldonia from the 1900s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 75 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aldonia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aldonia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aldonias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aldonia
The name Aldonia is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it was derived from the Old High German word "ald," meaning "old" or "wise," and the suffix "-onia," denoting a place or region. This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone from an esteemed locality or a person of great wisdom and experience.
During the Middle Ages, the name Aldonia gained prominence in certain regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic influences. It was occasionally mentioned in medieval texts and manuscripts, though its usage remained relatively rare. One notable mention can be found in a 12th-century chronicle from the Rhineland region, where an Aldonia is recorded as a respected scholar and advisor to a local nobleman.
As the centuries passed, the name Aldonia continued to appear sporadically throughout various parts of Europe. In the 16th century, an Italian noblewoman named Aldonia Fiorentini was celebrated for her patronage of the arts and her commitment to philanthropy. Later, in the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer, Aldonia Descartes, gained recognition for her thought-provoking works on ethics and human nature.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aldonia can be found in the annals of the Byzantine Empire. In the 9th century, an Aldonia Komnenos was a prominent figure at the imperial court, renowned for her diplomatic skills and her involvement in crucial political negotiations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals bore the name Aldonia, including Aldonia von Humboldt, a 19th-century German explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the field of geography and natural sciences. Another prominent figure was Aldonia Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist in the early 20th century, who is remembered for her groundbreaking work on radioactivity and her numerous scientific achievements.
While the name Aldonia may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich history and diverse cultural connections make it a truly remarkable and intriguing moniker, reflecting the wisdom, strength, and perseverance of those who have carried it through the ages.
People
Aldonia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aldonia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aldonia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aldonia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 23 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aldonia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,902,363 US residents.
Is Aldonia a common name?
We classify Aldonia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 42.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aldonia most popular?
The single biggest year for Aldonia was 1924, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aldonia is about 78 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aldonia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aldonia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aldonia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aldonia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aldonia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aldonia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Aldonia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.