Alfonse
Alfonse is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready or prompt for battle.
Origin and history
Alfonse is a traditional masculine name derived from Germanic roots meaning noble and ready. It is a variant of Alfonso and Alphonse, which spread across Europe through Spanish, Italian, and French noble traditions. In the United States, it has been a rare given name throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
1,392 babies in the United States have been named Alfonse since 1880. It ranks #3326 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- NY (59.6 %)
- NJ (20.3 %)
- PA (11 %)
- CT (4.8 %)
- MA (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 295 |
| 1920-1930 | 384 |
| 1930-1940 | 194 |
| 1940-1950 | 131 |
| 1950-1960 | 139 |
| 1960-1970 | 90 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 24 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Alfonse
- Alfonse D'Amato: Politician, Senator
Nicknames
Al, Alfie, Fonzie
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old High German elements adal (noble) and funs (ready or eager).
- Alfonse is a less common English variant compared to the French Alphonse or Spanish Alfonso.