Alphonzo
Alphonzo was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1895, when it ranked 1085th; the most babies were born in 1963 (43). More babies were named Alphonzo in the 1950s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Alfonso) "noble" + "ready" · Spanish, Germanic
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 196343 babies
- Total since 1880
- 2,030babies recorded
What does the name Alphonzo mean?
Alphonzo is a spelling of Alfonso, pronounced the same way, so it shares Alfonso's meaning and origin.
Alfonso is the Spanish and Italian form of Alphonse, a Germanic name brought to Spain by the Visigoths. DMNES explains it from Gothic words for "noble" and "ready, prepared", and notes the many kings of León, Castile, Aragon and Portugal named Alfonso. It has been in steady use in the US since the late 19th century.
*aþal (Gothic, “noble”)*funs (Gothic, “ready, eager”)
How sure is this? Probable. The Gothic elements are reconstructed; other analyses exist.
Related names: Alphonse, Alphonso, Alonso, Fonzie.
See also: Germanic names, names that mean noble.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Alfonso', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation)
- Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, ed. S. L. Uckelman, Edition 2023 no. 1, s.v. 'Alphonse', DMNES (Durham University)
- Wikipedia, 'Alfonso (surname)', Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
Alphonzo popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | #7,612 | 10 |
| 2000 | #6,335 | 10 |
| 1990 | #2,866 | 22 |
| 1980 | #2,618 | 18 |
| 1970 | #1,702 | 26 |
| 1960 | #1,210 | 42 |
| 1950 | #1,572 | 22 |
| 1940 | #1,895 | 14 |
| 1930 | #1,694 | 19 |
| 1920 | #2,768 | 10 |
| 1910 | #1,428 | 6 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Alphonzo, counting every spelling?
Alphonzo is a spelling of Alfonso, a name family that ranked #919 for boys in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 244 boys in 2025.
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Alphonzo?
About 1,300 people born in the US named Alphonzo are alive today, with a median age of 54; half are between 38 and 67. That makes Alphonzo mostly worn by adults in their thirties to fifties.
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.
Alphonzo by state
How common Alphonzo was among boys born in each state in 1961–1965, around its peak. In 48 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 Alphonzo: their share of US boys followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Alphonzo, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Alphonzo
What does Alphonzo mean?
Alphonzo is a spelling of Alfonso, which means “"noble" + "ready"” (Spanish, Germanic origin). Certainty: probable.
How popular is the name Alphonzo?
Alphonzo was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1895, when it ranked 1085th; the most babies were born in 1963 (43). More babies were named Alphonzo in the 1950s than in any other decade.
Is Alphonzo a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Alphonzo in the US.
Where was Alphonzo most popular?
In 1961–1965, Alphonzo was most common in North Carolina (0.06 per 1,000 boys), followed by South Carolina and Georgia.