UK girl's name
Alero
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "wind" or "breeze".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alero is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alero popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Alero. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alero ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Alero.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alero as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Alero mean?
The name Alero has its origins in the Spanish language, believed to have emerged during the late medieval period around the 15th or 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "alero," which means "eave" or "overhang," referring to the architectural feature that extends from the edge of a roof to provide shelter and protection from the elements.
In its earliest known usage, the name Alero was primarily associated with Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Spain and later in parts of Latin America. It was often bestowed upon individuals born or residing in areas where the construction of buildings with prominent eaves or overhangs was common, reflecting the cultural and architectural influences of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alero can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appears in various historical documents and records from Spain. However, there are no known significant historical figures or prominent individuals from that era who bore this name.
It wasn't until the 19th century that the name Alero gained more widespread recognition, particularly in the literary and artistic circles of Spain. One notable figure was Alero García, a Spanish painter born in 1832 in Seville, renowned for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in Andalusia.
In the early 20th century, the name Alero found its way into the realms of music and performance. Alero Martínez, a Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer born in 1901 in Cádiz, became a celebrated figure in the world of traditional Spanish dance.
Another prominent individual with the name Alero was Alero Rodríguez, a Mexican poet and writer born in 1928 in Guadalajara. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and numerous literary awards during his lifetime.
Alero Sánchez, born in 1946 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was a renowned Argentine architect known for his innovative and sustainable designs. His buildings, often featuring intricate eave structures and overhangs, became iconic landmarks in various cities across South America.
While the name Alero has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has left a lasting legacy in the fields of art, literature, dance, and architecture, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of its Spanish origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alero over time
The chart below shows babies named Alero registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alero, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alero by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alero was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4717 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alero
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Alero: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alero in the UK right now?
In 2015, Alero was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alero most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Alero in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alero?
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "wind" or "breeze".
How many people are called Alero in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Alero across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.