Alphonzo
Anglicized form of Italian or Spanish Alfonso.
Every Alphonzo since 1895 — 2,030 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alphonzo
Alphonzo 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 1895, 2,030 American babies have been named Alphonzo. Its peak came in 1963, when 43 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 Alphonzo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alphonzo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #9,952 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #10,935 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #10,834 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,779 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,691 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #10,849 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,524 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,612 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,714 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9,906 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,205 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,540 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,544 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,739 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,144 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,682 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,335 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,135 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,866 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,609 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,618 |
| 1975 | 38 | #1,430 |
| 1970 | 26 | #1,702 |
| 1965 | 29 | #1,429 |
| 1960 | 42 | #1,210 |
| 1955 | 38 | #1,219 |
| 1950 | 22 | #1,572 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,445 |
| 1940 | 14 | #1,895 |
| 1935 | 26 | #1,326 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,694 |
| 1925 | 17 | #1,936 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,768 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,786 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,428 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,085 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alphonzo mean?
Anglicized form of Italian or Spanish Alfonso.
How popular is the name Alphonzo in 2025?
Alphonzo 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 Alphonzo?
2,030 babies have been named Alphonzo in the United States since 1895, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alphonzo most popular?
Alphonzo peaked in 1963, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Alphonzo a boy or girl name?
Alphonzo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alphonzo rising or falling?
Alphonzo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.