Alphonzo
Alphonzo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready; eager for battle.
Origin and history
Alphonzo is a masculine variant of Alfonso, originating from the Germanic name Gothic Aldefons. It derives from elements meaning noble and ready or prompt. In the United States, it has been a consistently rare given name over the last century.
Popularity in the United States
2,030 babies in the United States have been named Alphonzo since 1880. It ranks #2860 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- NC (49.3 %)
- SC (21.6 %)
- GA (8.9 %)
- DC (5.2 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 73 |
| 1920-1930 | 146 |
| 1930-1940 | 181 |
| 1940-1950 | 218 |
| 1950-1960 | 328 |
| 1960-1970 | 321 |
| 1970-1980 | 253 |
| 1980-1990 | 188 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 88 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Famous people named Alphonzo
- Alphonzo Bell: Businessman, Tennis Player
- Alphonzo Bell Jr.: Politician
- Alphonzo Dennard: Athlete
Nicknames
Al, Phonzo, Zo
Fun facts
- Alphonzo is an English phonetic spelling variant of the traditionally Spanish and Italian Alfonso.
- The root name Alfonso was borne by numerous kings across Spain and Portugal throughout history.