Alfonzo
Alfonzo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready.
Origin and history
Alfonzo is a variant spelling of Alfonso, a name derived from Germanic elements meaning noble and ready for battle. Historically popularized by royal dynasties in Spain and Portugal, this spelling variation has seen consistent, moderate use in the United States over the last century.
Popularity in the United States
5,783 babies in the United States have been named Alfonzo since 1880. It ranks #1592 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1787.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.7 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- IL (10.7 %)
- GA (9.3 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 8 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 83 |
| 1910-1920 | 221 |
| 1920-1930 | 368 |
| 1930-1940 | 382 |
| 1940-1950 | 473 |
| 1950-1960 | 701 |
| 1960-1970 | 669 |
| 1970-1980 | 802 |
| 1980-1990 | 669 |
| 1990-2000 | 586 |
| 2000-2010 | 396 |
| 2010-2019 | 280 |
| 2020-2029 | 140 |
Famous people named Alfonzo
- Alfonzo Dennard: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Alf, Alfie, Fonz, Fonzie
Fun facts
- Alfonzo with a 'z' emerged as a popular phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Spanish and Italian Alfonso.
- The nickname Fonzie, derived from Alfonzo, became iconic in U.S. pop culture through television in the late 20th century.