Alfonzo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alfonzo is an Old German name meaning noble and ready. It evolved from the Gothic 'Adalfuns' through forms like Alfonso and ultimately to Alfonzo. The name carries traits of nobility and strength, but it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Alfonzo is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alfonzo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Alfonzo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1172nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1069th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 911th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 933rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1328th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2715th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4129th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Alfonzo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alfonzo"
Pronunciation
/ælˈfɒnzoʊ/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Alfonzo is derived from the Gothic name 'Adalfuns', which combines the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'funs' meaning 'ready' or 'prepared'.
Meaning
noble and ready
Language Evolution
Adalfuns, Alfonso, Alfonzo
Historical Usage
The name Alfonzo gained popularity in medieval Spain, particularly among the nobility, and has remained in use throughout the centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Alfonso, Alphonsus, Alfonse
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Alfonzo is viewed as a classic and somewhat regal name, often associated with strength and nobility.
Famous People
Alfonzo McKinnie, Alfonzo Ribeiro
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alfonzo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alfonzo"
"Alfonzo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1172nd of 7545 | 582 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1069th of 6773 | 704 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 911th of 7552 | 1,265 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 933rd of 10718 | 1,199 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1328th of 16616 | 1,050 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2715th of 24088 | 632 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4129th of 23106 | 301 |
Regional Popularity of "Alfonzo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
77.23% 1065th/1379 |
48.48% 1147th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
42.50% 1000th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.43% 1034th/2227 |
42.96% 1044th/2430 |
26.15% 746th/2853 |
41.23% 1144th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.12% 826th/2937 |
35.69% 1243rd/3483 |
26.81% 943rd/3518 |
24.93% 1008th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.29% 1190th/3685 |
49.50% 2215th/4475 |
26.78% 1391st/5194 |
19.60% 1238th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.42% 2356th/4582 |
- |
36.41% 2663rd/7313 |
26.36% 1967th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
48.68% 3321st/6822 |
52.15% 3273rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Alfonzo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alfonzo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alfonzo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.