Lonzo
Lonzo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready, or from Laurentum.
Origin and history
Lonzo is a masculine name of Italian origin, historically derived as a short form of Alfonso or Lorenzo. While relatively uncommon overall in the United States, it has seen steady, sporadic usage throughout American history.
Popularity in the United States
3,961 babies in the United States have been named Lonzo since 1880. It ranks #2015 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- MS (27.3 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- KY (14 %)
- AR (12.1 %)
- TN (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 128 |
| 1890-1900 | 114 |
| 1900-1910 | 181 |
| 1910-1920 | 482 |
| 1920-1930 | 659 |
| 1930-1940 | 455 |
| 1940-1950 | 449 |
| 1950-1960 | 447 |
| 1960-1970 | 260 |
| 1970-1980 | 220 |
| 1980-1990 | 162 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 83 |
| 2010-2019 | 95 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Famous people named Lonzo
- Lonzo Ball: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Zo
Fun facts
- Lonzo originated as an Italian pet form of longer names like Alfonso or Lorenzo before becoming an independent given name.
- The name gained renewed visibility in the U.S. through professional basketball player Lonzo Ball.