Lonzo
Every Lonzo since 1880 — 3,961 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lonzo
Lonzo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,206 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,961 American babies have been named Lonzo. Its peak came in 1919, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Lonzo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lonzo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,206 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,359 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,753 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,507 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,579 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,640 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,582 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,064 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,945 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,429 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,447 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,603 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,699 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,534 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,569 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,740 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,911 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,248 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,734 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,679 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,419 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,020 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,182 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,694 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,711 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,901 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,256 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,770 |
| 1970 | 30 | #1,568 |
| 1965 | 24 | #1,613 |
| 1960 | 32 | #1,416 |
| 1955 | 47 | #1,096 |
| 1950 | 57 | #912 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,195 |
| 1940 | 48 | #925 |
| 1935 | 56 | #841 |
| 1930 | 49 | #970 |
| 1925 | 53 | #928 |
| 1920 | 71 | #797 |
| 1915 | 60 | #781 |
| 1910 | 25 | #576 |
| 1905 | 20 | #517 |
| 1900 | 22 | #502 |
| 1895 | 16 | #518 |
| 1890 | 17 | #452 |
| 1885 | 12 | #566 |
| 1880 | 10 | #621 |
Famous people named Lonzo
- Lonzo Ball Basketball player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lonzo in 2025?
Lonzo ranked #4,206 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lonzo?
3,961 babies have been named Lonzo in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lonzo most popular?
Lonzo peaked in 1919, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Lonzo a boy or girl name?
Lonzo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lonzo rising or falling?
Lonzo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lonzo?
Well-known people named Lonzo include Lonzo Ball (basketball player).