Alphonso
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
15,193 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1962 Peak Popularity Year
319 Peak Births

Alphonso Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Alphonso is a name of Italian and Spanish origin, meaning noble and ready. It evolved from the Gothic name 'Adalfuns' through various forms over time. The name is associated with nobility and has seen historical popularity due to its use among royalty. It lacks biblical relevance, but remains a classic name with variants like Alfonso and Alfie. Modern perceptions associate it with elegance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alphonso"

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Pronunciation

/ælˈfɒnzoʊ/

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Origin

Italian and Spanish

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Etymology

Alphonso derives from the Gothic name 'Adalfuns', composed of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'funs' meaning 'ready' or 'prepared'.

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Meaning

noble and ready

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Language Evolution

Adalfuns, Alfonso, Alphonso

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy, due to the fame of several kings and nobles named Alfonso.

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Variants & Derivatives

Alfonso, Alfons, Alfie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Alphonso is viewed as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name. It is less common today but retains a sense of elegance and tradition.

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Famous People

Alphonso Davies, Canadian professional soccer player, Alphonso de Liguori, Italian bishop and founder of the Redemptorists

📊 Alphonso Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Alphonso Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 319 peak births in 1962

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 28 US states, with strongest presence in South Carolina

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alphonso"

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 "Alphonso"

"Alphonso" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 587th of 7545 1,830
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 524th of 6773 2,329
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 463rd of 7552 4,987
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 615th of 10718 2,823
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 908th of 16616 1,917
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2286th of 24088 819
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 4258th of 23106 289
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 8681st of 9204 6
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 10657th of 12526 11
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 27321st of 27321 5

Regional Popularity of "Alphonso" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
59.60%
844th/1416
29.95%
413th/1379
23.29%
551st/2366
85.99%
982nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
40.75%
630th/1546
28.47%
443rd/1556
17.72%
417th/2353
62.51%
967th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
24.07%
536th/2227
18.19%
442nd/2430
12.86%
367th/2853
25.55%
709th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
20.77%
610th/2937
15.10%
526th/3483
14.67%
516th/3518
21.34%
863rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
25.45%
938th/3685
20.09%
899th/4475
15.06%
782nd/5194
19.42%
1227th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
48.47%
2221st/4582
48.32%
2495th/5164
25.54%
1868th/7313
36.17%
2699th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 58.47%
3989th/6822
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Regional Popularity of "Alphonso" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Alphonso"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Alphonso" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Alphonso" in the United States

The name Alphonso is most popular in South Carolina, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alphonso 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, 'Alphonso' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 587th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 524th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 463rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 615th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 908th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2286th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4258th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Alphonso' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Alphonso name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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