Lonzo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lonzo is an Italian-derived name that means 'noble and ready'. It has evolved from Alfonso and its variants over the years. The name is currently associated with modern trends and sports culture, with notable figures such as Lonzo Ball contributing to its popularity.
The name Lonzo is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation 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, Lonzo has been stalled for male in MidWest, 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 South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lonzo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 775th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 948th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1178th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1996th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3869th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8367th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5702nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lonzo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lonzo"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɒnzoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Lonzo is derived from the Italian name Alfonso, which means 'noble and ready'.
Meaning
noble, ready
Language Evolution
Alfonso, Alfonsus, Lonzo
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with athletes and celebrities.
Variants & Derivatives
Alonzo, Lonz, Lon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lonzo is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youth culture and sports.
Famous People
Lonzo Ball, Lonzo Williams
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lonzo"
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 "Lonzo"
"Lonzo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 775th of 7545 | 1,182 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 948th of 6773 | 838 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1178th of 7552 | 785 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1996th of 10718 | 349 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3869th of 16616 | 212 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8367th of 24088 | 119 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5702nd of 23106 | 187 |
Regional Popularity of "Lonzo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 536th/536 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 710th/710 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 888th/888 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1791st/1791 |
- |
100.00% 1868th/1868 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 2116th/2116 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 5080th/5080 |
100.00% 3744th/3744 |
Regional Popularity of "Lonzo" 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 "Lonzo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lonzo" 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.