Alfonso
Alfonso is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready or battle-ready.
Origin and history
Alfonso is a classic masculine name of Germanic origin, brought to Spain by the Visigoths where it became a traditional royal name. It was later adopted into English and Italian usage. In the United States, it has maintained steady, moderate usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
41,464 babies in the United States have been named Alfonso since 1880. It ranks #560 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #887.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.6 %)
- TX (25.3 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 43 |
| 1890-1900 | 108 |
| 1900-1910 | 338 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,649 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,294 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,986 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,987 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,819 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,775 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,115 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,537 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,201 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,508 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,680 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,424 |
Famous people named Alfonso
- Alfonso Ribeiro: Actor, Television Host
- Alfonso Cuarón: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Alfonso Soriano: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Al, Fonzie, Fonsi
Fun facts
- The name was borne by eleven kings of Asturias, León, and Castile, as well as two kings of modern Spain.
- It derives from the Old Germanic elements 'ala' (all) or 'adals' (noble) combined with 'funs' (ready).