Alize
A French name derived from the word "alizé", meaning a trade wind.
Name Census estimates that about 5,529 living Americans carry the first name Alize. It is a predominantly female name (93.9% of registrations). The average person named Alize today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alize births was 1998 (355 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alize. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Alize with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
5.5K
~ 1 in 61,992 Americans
Peak year
1998
355 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,879
Tracked since 1987
Census
Alize in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 3,902 people with the first name Alize, which placed it at #4,676 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#4,676
National first-name rank
People counted
3.9K
3,902 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
60.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alize
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alize is Hispanic at 60.5%. The next largest groups are Black (19.8%) and White (10.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Alize described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Alize at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino60.5% · 2,361
- Black or African American19.8% · 772
- White10.5% · 411
- Two or more races6.2% · 243
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 78
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 37
Gender
Gender distribution for Alize
Alize leans heavily female at 93.9% of total registrations, but 344 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Alize as a male name
- Ranked #8,987 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1997 (53 births)
Alize as a female name
- Ranked #2,879 in 2024
- 57 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2002 (326 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alize leans strongly female. 3,668 people counted with this name were female (94.1%), compared with 228 male bearers (5.9%).
Popularity
Alize: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alize from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 2,853 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alize 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 Alize during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alizes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 33 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Alize, while Virginia, South Carolina, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 124 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alize
The name Alize finds its origins in the French language, derived from the word "alizé," which refers to the easterly trade winds that blow across the tropical Atlantic Ocean. This connection to the winds suggests a symbolism of freedom, movement, and the exploration of new horizons.
The earliest recorded use of the name Alize can be traced back to the late 19th century in France, where it was likely inspired by the poetic and romantic association with the trade winds. During this time, the name gained popularity among French families, particularly those with maritime or seafaring connections.
Historically, the name Alize does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its French roots and connection to the natural world align with the Romantic movement of the 19th century, which celebrated nature and the sublime.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Alize was Alize Zandwliet, a Dutch painter born in 1892. Her works were known for capturing the beauty of landscapes and seascapes, reflecting the name's connection to the winds and the sea.
Another notable figure was Alize Cornet, a French professional tennis player born in 1990. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 11 in the world and has won six singles titles on the WTA Tour, showcasing the name's association with strength and determination.
In the literary world, Alize Sohnge, a South African author born in 1971, has gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. Her writings have been celebrated for their poetic and evocative language, reflecting the name's romantic undertones.
Alize Lilenstein, born in 1985, is a prominent French fashion designer known for her innovative and sustainable approach to fashion. Her designs often incorporate elements of nature and movement, echoing the name's connection to the winds and the natural world.
Lastly, Alize Gervacio, a Filipino-American dancer and choreographer born in 1993, has made a name for herself in the world of contemporary dance. Her performances are known for their fluidity and grace, embodying the name's association with movement and freedom.
While the name Alize may have originated from a specific linguistic and cultural context, its meaning and symbolism have transcended borders, inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds to embrace its essence of freedom, exploration, and connection with the natural world.
People
Alize + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alize as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alize: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alize?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5,529 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alize 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 61,992 US residents.
Is Alize a common name?
We classify Alize as "Rare". It ranks above 96.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5,623 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alize most popular?
The single biggest year for Alize was 1998, when 355 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alize is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Alize in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 3,902 people with the name Alize, or 1.29 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #4,676 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Alize in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Alize?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Alize leans strongly female. 3,668 people counted with this name were female (94.1%), compared with 228 male bearers (5.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Alize?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Alize is Hispanic at 60.5%. The next largest groups are Black (19.8%) and White (10.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Alize most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Alize in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.5% (2,361 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Alize in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alize a female name?
Yes, 93.9% of people registered as Alize 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 Alize still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alize 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 Alize 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.
How many people have the name Alize?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Alize, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.