Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Alphonzo

Alphons is a male given name recorded from the 8th century in the Christian successor states of the Visigothic Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula. In the later medieval period it became a standard name in the Hispanic and Portuguese royal families.

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#1,175 (1963)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1895
First Year
2024
Last Year
1963
Peak Year
#1175
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
107
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alphonzo

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Alphons is a male given name recorded from the 8th century in the Christian successor states of the Visigothic Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula. In the later medieval period it became a standard name in the Hispanic and Portuguese royal families.

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The Story of Alphonzo

Alphonzo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1895, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 43 Alphonzos were born — ranking #1,175 that year. As of 2026, Alphonzo ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Alphonzos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Alphonzo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alphonzo 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 Alphonzo

What does the name Alphonzo mean?
Alphons is a male given name recorded from the 8th century in the Christian successor states of the Visigothic Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula. In the later medieval period it became a standard name in the Hispanic and Portuguese royal families.
How popular is Alphonzo in 2026?
In 2026, Alphonzo ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Alphonzo most popular?
Alphonzo reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #1,175 that year with 43 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Alphonzo most popular?
Alphonzo has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, South Carolina, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alphonzo.
Is Alphonzo a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Alphonzo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Alphonzo?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alphonzo include Robt, Stanislaw, Randon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alphonzo

Alphonzo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1895 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Alphonzo's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #1,175. Use the chart and map above to compare Alphonzo'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.