Alonso Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alonso is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alonso?
Alonso is spelled A-L-O-N-S-O. The name has 6 letters.
Alonso at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alonso is a Spanish form related to the Germanic name Alfonso, which derives from elements meaning “noble” and “ready.”
- Origin
- Alonso is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and is considered a variant of Alfonso, a name with historical roots in medieval Spain…
- Pronunciation
- ah-LON-so · 3 syllables
Alonso Popularity in 2025
Rank#785
Recorded Births324
- Boys usage fell 16 places to #785 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alonso Mean?
Alonso is a Spanish form related to the Germanic name Alfonso, which derives from elements meaning “noble” and “ready.”
Origin: Alonso is commonly associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and is considered a variant of Alfonso, a name with historical roots in medieval Spain reflecting Germanic influence.
How Do You Pronounce Alonso?
Pronunciationah-LON-so
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alonso?
- History
- The name Alonso appears in various Spanish literary works and records from the medieval period onward, indicating its longstanding use in Spanish-speaking regions.
Alonso Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 324 | #785 |
| 2024 | Boys | 328 | #769 |
| 2023 | Boys | 287 | #845 |
| 2022 | Boys | 340 | #752 |
| 2021 | Boys | 318 | #778 |
| 2020 | Boys | 297 | #783 |
| 2019 | Boys | 316 | #755 |
| 2018 | Boys | 300 | #772 |
| 2017 | Boys | 317 | #746 |
| 2016 | Boys | 319 | #763 |
| 2015 | Boys | 333 | #733 |
| 2014 | Boys | 339 | #712 |
| 2013 | Boys | 348 | #688 |
| 2012 | Boys | 312 | #742 |
| 2011 | Boys | 347 | #678 |
| 2010 | Boys | 380 | #636 |
| 2009 | Boys | 373 | #659 |
| 2008 | Boys | 363 | #665 |
| 2007 | Boys | 363 | #661 |
| 2006 | Boys | 360 | #644 |
| 2005 | Boys | 329 | #655 |
| 2004 | Boys | 297 | #677 |
| 2003 | Boys | 296 | #669 |
| 2002 | Boys | 316 | #622 |
When Was Alonso Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2010 · Boys
380 recorded births
National rank #636
2009 · Boys
373 recorded births
National rank #659
2008 · Boys
363 recorded births
National rank #665
2007 · Boys
363 recorded births
National rank #661
Where Alonso Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #417 | 78 |
| AZ | #432 | 17 |
| TX | #461 | 72 |
| IL | #513 | 19 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| KS | #524 | 6 |
| CO | #680 | 7 |
| WA | #684 | 9 |