boys' name · peaked 1970

Alfonzo

A male given name from Spanish [in turn from the Germanic languages], variant of Alfonso.

Every Alfonzo since 1889 — 5,783 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1909Boys
Rank 2025
#3,953
among boys
Babies in 2025
27
named Alfonzo
Peak year
1970
90 babies
All-time total
5,783
since 1889

The story of Alfonzo

Alfonzo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,953 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1889, 5,783 American babies have been named Alfonzo. Its peak came in 1970, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alfonzo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Alfonzo year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 27 #3,953
2024 23 #4,439
2023 19 #5,080
2022 22 #4,575
2021 27 #3,916
2020 22 #4,431
2019 30 #3,643
2018 16 #5,559
2017 25 #4,109
2016 32 #3,445
2015 31 #3,514
2014 29 #3,621
2013 26 #3,865
2012 33 #3,300
2011 31 #3,436
2010 27 #3,814
2009 41 #2,899
2008 34 #3,288
2007 38 #3,027
2006 44 #2,660
2005 38 #2,803
2004 33 #3,019
2003 33 #2,925
2002 48 #2,196
2001 42 #2,349
2000 45 #2,196
1995 44 #1,914
1990 69 #1,336
1985 64 #1,170
1980 60 #1,176
1975 84 #900
1970 90 #848
1965 66 #912
1960 63 #951
1955 83 #801
1950 64 #850
1945 37 #1,057
1940 33 #1,158
1935 31 #1,194
1930 45 #1,021
1925 46 #1,012
1920 31 #1,300
1915 24 #1,373
1910 12 #929
1905 8 #921
1900 9 #902
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alfonzo mean?

A male given name from Spanish [in turn from the Germanic languages], variant of Alfonso.

How popular is the name Alfonzo in 2025?

Alfonzo ranked #3,953 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Alfonzo?

5,783 babies have been named Alfonzo in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Alfonzo most popular?

Alfonzo peaked in 1970, when 90 newborns received the name.

Is Alfonzo a boy or girl name?

Alfonzo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Alfonzo rising or falling?

Alfonzo has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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