Alfonza
Alfonza is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready or prompt for battle.
Origin and history
Alfonza is a masculine name of Old Germanic origin, stemming from elements meaning noble and ready. It serves as an Italian and traditional Southern variant of Alfonso. Although rare in modern times, it saw steady usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,714 babies in the United States have been named Alfonza since 1880. It ranks #3074 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (34.3 %)
- AL (31.3 %)
- GA (20.7 %)
- SC (9.6 %)
- VA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 81 |
| 1920-1930 | 153 |
| 1930-1940 | 206 |
| 1940-1950 | 280 |
| 1950-1960 | 374 |
| 1960-1970 | 247 |
| 1970-1980 | 179 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Alfonza
- Alfonza Dennard: American football player
Nicknames
Al, Fonzo, Fonz
Fun facts
- Derived from the Gothic name Adalfuns, combining 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready).
- The name was most commonly given in the United States between 1880 and 1950.