Boy · #4,593 in 2026

Alphonza

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

Current Rank

#4,593

Peak Rank

#1,460 (1948)

Total Babies

508

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1982

Last Year

1948

Peak Year

#1460

Peak Rank

508

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alphonza

Alphonza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1948, when 25 Alphonzas were born — ranking #1,460 that year. As of 2026, Alphonza ranks #4,593 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 508 Alphonzas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Alphonza

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

Alfonzo
Alfonso
Alphonse
Alphonso
Alianza
Alphas
Allens
Allianz
Alans
Allons
Alfonse
Alphonsus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alphonza

What does the name Alphonza mean?

Alphonza is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alphonza in 2026?

In 2026, Alphonza ranks #4,593 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Alphonza most popular?

Alphonza reached its peak popularity in 1948, ranking #1,460 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

Alphonza has historically been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alphonza.

Is Alphonza a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Alphonza?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alphonza include Manson, Encarnacion, Herold. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alphonza

Alphonza is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 508 births in the dataset. Alphonza's peak popularity came in 1948 when it ranked #1,460. Use the chart and map above to compare Alphonza'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.