Alphonso
Alphonso is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready, or eager for battle.
Origin and history
Alphonso is a classic masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from Gothic roots meaning noble and ready. It was widely used among Spanish and Portuguese royalty before entering English usage. In the United States, it enjoyed steady historical popularity and remains a distinguished, traditional choice today.
Popularity in the United States
15,187 babies in the United States have been named Alphonso since 1880. It ranks #963 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- FL (17.1 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- VA (8.3 %)
- SC (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 54 |
| 1890-1900 | 83 |
| 1900-1910 | 206 |
| 1910-1920 | 765 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,120 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,276 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,648 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,768 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,488 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,615 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,295 |
| 1990-2000 | 939 |
| 2000-2010 | 508 |
| 2010-2019 | 301 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Famous people named Alphonso
- Alphonso Ford: Basketball player
- Alphonso Taft: Jurist, Diplomat
Nicknames
Al, Alfie, Phonso
Fun facts
- The name evolved from the Gothic name Alphonse/Idefonsus and was borne by numerous kings of Spain and Portugal.
- Alphonso has been continuously recorded in U.S. birth registry data since official tracking began in 1880.