Alonzo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alonzo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alonzo?
Alonzo is spelled A-L-O-N-Z-O. The name has 6 letters.
Alonzo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alonzo is a variant of Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”
- Origin
- Alonzo is commonly associated with Spanish and Italian forms related to Alfonso, which may derive from Germanic elements meaning “noble” and “ready.”
- Pronunciation
- a-LON-zo · 3 syllables
Alonzo Popularity in 2025
Rank#511
Recorded Births590
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #511 and recorded 5 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 Alonzo Mean?
Alonzo is a variant of Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”
Origin: Alonzo is commonly associated with Spanish and Italian forms related to Alfonso, which may derive from Germanic elements meaning “noble” and “ready.”
How Do You Pronounce Alonzo?
Pronunciationa-LON-zo
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alonzo?
- History
- The name Alonzo has been used in Spanish and Italian contexts, appearing in literature and records from medieval times onward.
Alonzo 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 | 590 | #511 |
| 2024 | Boys | 595 | #512 |
| 2023 | Boys | 552 | #535 |
| 2022 | Boys | 651 | #471 |
| 2021 | Boys | 569 | #515 |
| 2020 | Boys | 626 | #477 |
| 2019 | Boys | 634 | #469 |
| 2018 | Boys | 612 | #476 |
| 2017 | Boys | 549 | #522 |
| 2016 | Boys | 499 | #565 |
| 2015 | Boys | 542 | #527 |
| 2014 | Boys | 527 | #528 |
| 2013 | Boys | 545 | #500 |
| 2012 | Boys | 454 | #568 |
| 2011 | Boys | 455 | #558 |
| 2010 | Boys | 434 | #581 |
| 2009 | Boys | 412 | #612 |
| 2008 | Boys | 483 | #543 |
| 2007 | Boys | 432 | #588 |
| 2006 | Boys | 450 | #559 |
| 2005 | Boys | 452 | #537 |
| 2004 | Boys | 421 | #547 |
| 2003 | Boys | 436 | #533 |
| 2002 | Boys | 433 | #523 |
When Was Alonzo 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.
2022 · Boys
651 recorded births
National rank #471
2019 · Boys
634 recorded births
National rank #469
2020 · Boys
626 recorded births
National rank #477
2018 · Boys
612 recorded births
National rank #476
Where Alonzo 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 | #252 | 149 |
| NV | #267 | 11 |
| IL | #363 | 29 |
| WI | #374 | 14 |
| KS | #386 | 9 |
| TX | #389 | 93 |
| AZ | #392 | 19 |
| OR | #438 | 8 |