Boy · #5,389 in 2026

Alanzo

Name: Popularity of the name Alanzo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alanzo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,389

Peak Rank

#754 (2014)

Total Babies

512

5-Yr Trend

-13%

1882

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#754

Peak Rank

512

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alanzo

Alanzo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 28 Alanzos were born — ranking #3,693 that year. As of 2026, Alanzo ranks #5,389 for baby boys with 17 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 512 Alanzos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Alanzo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alanzo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alanzo

What does the name Alanzo mean?

Alanzo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alanzo in 2026?

In 2026, Alanzo ranks #5,389 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Alanzo most popular?

Alanzo reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #754 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Alanzo most popular?

Alanzo has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alanzo.

Is Alanzo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alanzo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alanzo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alanzo include Curley, Fisher, Jaymes. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alanzo

Alanzo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 512 births in the dataset. Alanzo's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #754. Use the chart and map above to compare Alanzo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.