Alonza
Alonza is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready for battle.
Origin and history
Alonza is a masculine variant of Alonzo or Alfonso, originating from Germanic elements meaning noble and ready. Historically used in the United States since the late nineteenth century, it peaked in usage decades ago and is now a rare given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,315 babies in the United States have been named Alonza since 1880. It ranks #2232 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NC (30.4 %)
- GA (27.1 %)
- AL (15.4 %)
- VA (13.9 %)
- SC (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 99 |
| 1890-1900 | 90 |
| 1900-1910 | 101 |
| 1910-1920 | 280 |
| 1920-1930 | 407 |
| 1930-1940 | 360 |
| 1940-1950 | 376 |
| 1950-1960 | 492 |
| 1960-1970 | 424 |
| 1970-1980 | 278 |
| 1980-1990 | 212 |
| 1990-2000 | 119 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Alonza
- Alonza Bevan: Musician, Bassist
Nicknames
Lon, Lonnie, Al
Fun facts
- Alonza developed as a phonetic spelling variant of the classic Spanish and Italian name Alonzo.
- The name was most frequently recorded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.