Alonzo
Alonzo is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready; prepared for battle.
Origin and history
Alonzo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, developed through Spanish and Italian variants of Alphonse. It historically carries the meaning of 'noble and ready' or 'battle-ready'. It has maintained steady, moderate popularity in the United States since the late 19th century.
Popularity in the United States
45,955 babies in the United States have been named Alonzo since 1880. It ranks #535 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #497.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,088 |
| 1890-1900 | 879 |
| 1900-1910 | 808 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,218 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,986 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,434 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,647 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,966 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,395 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,490 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,619 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,262 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,329 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,251 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,583 |
Famous people named Alonzo
- Alonzo Mourning: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Alonzo Babers: Track and Field Athlete, Aviator
- Alonzo Church: Mathematician, Logician
Nicknames
Zo, Lon, Lonnie, Al
Fun facts
- Alonso (a variant spelling) is a prominent character in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest' as the King of Naples.
- Alonzo has been continuously recorded in the top 1,000 male U.S. birth names every year since 1880.