Alanzo
Every Alanzo since 1882 — 494 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alanzo
Alanzo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,615 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 494 American babies have been named Alanzo. Its peak came in 2014, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alanzo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alanzo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,615 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,707 |
| 2023 | 8 | #8,952 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,333 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,937 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,306 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4,962 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,744 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,702 |
| 2016 | 26 | #3,993 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,298 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,694 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,969 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,639 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,588 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,746 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,104 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,036 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,193 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,104 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,677 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,476 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,279 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,441 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,425 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,141 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,810 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,240 |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,937 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alanzo in 2025?
Alanzo ranked #5,615 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alanzo?
494 babies have been named Alanzo in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alanzo most popular?
Alanzo peaked in 2014, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Alanzo a boy or girl name?
Alanzo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alanzo rising or falling?
Alanzo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.