Alonza
Every Alonza since 1880 — 3,321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alonza
Alonza is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 3,321 American babies have been named Alonza. Its peak came in 1961, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Alonza stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alonza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,448 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,196 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,023 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,204 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,133 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,165 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #9,999 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #10,960 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #10,742 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,599 | 11 | #6,030 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #5,935 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,519 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,171 |
| 1985 | — | — | 26 | #2,117 |
| 1980 | — | — | 36 | #1,620 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,706 |
| 1970 | — | — | 38 | #1,351 |
| 1965 | — | — | 40 | #1,206 |
| 1960 | — | — | 41 | #1,229 |
| 1955 | — | — | 56 | #1,003 |
| 1950 | — | — | 55 | #926 |
| 1945 | — | — | 27 | #1,270 |
| 1940 | — | — | 31 | #1,208 |
| 1935 | — | — | 31 | #1,195 |
| 1930 | — | — | 44 | #1,037 |
| 1925 | — | — | 40 | #1,110 |
| 1920 | — | — | 44 | #1,046 |
| 1915 | — | — | 34 | #1,101 |
| 1910 | — | — | 19 | #677 |
| 1905 | — | — | 10 | #788 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,168 |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #875 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,001 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #700 |
| 1880 | — | — | 10 | #602 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alonza in 2025?
Alonza did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Alonza?
3,321 babies have been named Alonza in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alonza most popular?
Alonza peaked in 1961, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Alonza a boy or girl name?
Alonza is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alonza rising or falling?
Alonza is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.