Alonza
Alonza was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked 470th; the most babies were born in 1961 (60). More babies were named Alonza in the 1950s than in any other decade.
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- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 196160 babies
- Total since 1880
- 3,321babies recorded
Alonza popularity since 1880
A few girls are given the name too: 6 since 2001.
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2000 | #5,935 | 11 |
| 1990 | #3,171 | 19 |
| 1980 | #1,620 | 36 |
| 1970 | #1,351 | 38 |
| 1960 | #1,229 | 41 |
| 1950 | #926 | 55 |
| 1940 | #1,208 | 31 |
| 1930 | #1,037 | 44 |
| 1920 | #1,046 | 44 |
| 1910 | #677 | 19 |
| 1900 | #1,168 | 6 |
| 1890 | #1,001 | 5 |
| 1880 | #602 | 10 |
How popular is Alonza, counting every spelling?
Alonza has no other common spelling that sounds the same.
How old are people named Alonza?
About 1,500 people born in the US named Alonza are alive today, with a median age of 60; half are between 46 and 71. That makes Alonza a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Alonza by state
How common Alonza was among boys born in each state in 1959–1963, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in Alabama (9.0×), Georgia (8.4×), North Carolina (6.8×). In 45 states fewer than five boys a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Alonza: their share of US boys followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Alonza, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Alonza
How popular is the name Alonza?
Alonza was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked 470th; the most babies were born in 1961 (60). More babies were named Alonza in the 1950s than in any other decade.
Is Alonza a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Alonza in the US.
Where was Alonza most popular?
In 1959–1963, Alonza was most common in Alabama (0.22 per 1,000 boys), followed by Georgia and North Carolina.