Alphonsus: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#9,767

among boys · ↓1,423 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Alphonsus

How common

1 in 244,011

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1917

28 babies

All-time total

454

#8,354 all-time among boys

First recorded

1883

in Social Security records

Alphonsus popularity over time

454 babies have been named Alphonsus since 1883, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	22	2	–	#822
1890s	30	3	+36%	#750
1900s	11	1	-63%	#948
1910s	93	9	+745%	#1,291
1920s	136	14	+46%	#1,648
1930s	45	5	-67%	#2,454
1940s	29	3	-36%	#2,495
1950s	16	2	-45%	#3,331
1960s	16	2	0%	#2,783
1970s	10	1	-38%	#5,485
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	–	–	–	–
2000s	–	–	–	–
2010s	6	1	–	#10,873
2020s (to 2025)	40	7	+1011%	#7,773

The story of Alphonsus

Alphonsus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,767 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1883, 454 American babies have been named Alphonsus. Its peak came in 1917, when 28 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Alphonsus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Alphonsus?

The median living Alphonsus is about 50 years old; half are between 2 and 68. An estimated 100 people named Alphonsus are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Alphonsus year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	7	#9,767
2024	9	#8,344
2023	10	#7,773
2022	8	#9,026
2021	–	–
2020	6	#10,666
2019	6	#10,873
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1980	–	–
1975	5	#5,485
1970	–	–
1965	9	#2,783
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	6	#3,331
1945	5	#3,345
1940	6	#3,141
1935	6	#3,265
1930	6	#3,603
1925	14	#2,195
1920	20	#1,750
1915	11	#2,313
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	5	#1,317
1895	8	#799
1890	5	#1,002
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Alphonsus

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Alphonsus Liguori Italian Catholic bishop (1696–1787) 17th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Alphonsus, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Alphonsus?

The median living Alphonsus is about 50 years old. Half of all living Alphonsuss are between 2 and 68 years old.

How many people named Alphonsus are alive today?

An estimated 100 people named Alphonsus are alive in the United States, based on 454 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Alphonsus in 2025?

Alphonsus ranked #9,767 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Alphonsus?

454 babies have been named Alphonsus in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Alphonsus most popular?

Alphonsus peaked in 1917, when 28 newborns received the name.

Is Alphonsus a boy or girl name?

Alphonsus is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Alphonsus rising or falling?

Alphonsus is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Alphonsus?

Well-known people named Alphonsus include Alphonsus Liguori (religious figure).

Names like Alphonsus

Names that sound and feel close to Alphonsus: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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