Alfonzo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-FON-zo /ælˈfɒn.zoʊ/
Origin: Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Noble and ready (Italian); A variant of Alfonso (Spanish)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alfonzo has its roots in the Gothic name "Adalfuns," which is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "funs," meaning "ready" or "prepared." This name evolved through various linguistic transformations, first appearing in the Old High German as "Adalfuns" and later in the medieval period as "Alfonso" in Spanish and Italian. The name made its way into English through the influence of the Spanish and Italian cultures, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived and adapted into various European languages.
Historically, the name Alfonzo has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula. One of the most prominent bearers was King Alfonso VI of León and Castile, who reigned in the 11th century and is known for his role in the Reconquista, the effort to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule.
The name also appears in various forms in the context of Spanish nobility and has been associated with several saints, including Saint Alfonso Maria de Liguori, an Italian bishop and theologian from the 18th century, who founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Culturally, the name Alfonzo has been associated with nobility and leadership, reflecting its etymological roots in nobility and readiness.
In literature and art, characters named Alfonso often embody traits of valor and honor, further cementing the name's significance in cultural narratives. The diminutive form "Alfie" has also emerged in various cultures, though its use is more contemporary.
Overall, the name Alfonzo carries a legacy of historical importance and cultural resonance, reflecting a blend of noble heritage and enduring appeal.
Famous people named Alfonzo
In this section, you will find notable people named Alfonzo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alfonzo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Alfonzo McKinnie is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Toronto Raptors.
Alfonzo Ribeiro is an actor and television director best known for his role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and hosting America's Funniest Home Videos.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alfonzo was first seen in the United States in 1889.
Alfonzo has ranked as high as #1033 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Alfonzo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alfonzo is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alfonzo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Alfonzo (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alfonzo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1997 | 53 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1994 | 60 |
| 1993 | 63 |
| 1992 | 68 |
| 1991 | 78 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1989 | 79 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1987 | 70 |
| 1986 | 65 |
| 1985 | 64 |
| 1984 | 55 |
| 1983 | 78 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1981 | 71 |
| 1980 | 60 |
| 1979 | 70 |
| 1978 | 81 |
| 1977 | 85 |
| 1976 | 86 |
| 1975 | 84 |
| 1974 | 72 |
| 1973 | 69 |
| 1972 | 81 |
| 1971 | 84 |
| 1970 | 90 |
| 1969 | 68 |
| 1968 | 64 |
| 1967 | 70 |
| 1966 | 69 |
| 1965 | 66 |
| 1964 | 71 |
| 1963 | 61 |
| 1962 | 64 |
| 1961 | 73 |
| 1960 | 63 |
| 1959 | 73 |
| 1958 | 52 |
| 1957 | 83 |
| 1956 | 65 |
| 1955 | 83 |
| 1954 | 72 |
| 1953 | 82 |
| 1952 | 64 |
| 1951 | 63 |
| 1950 | 64 |
| 1949 | 60 |
| 1948 | 62 |
| 1947 | 63 |
| 1946 | 47 |
| 1945 | 37 |
| 1944 | 40 |
| 1943 | 45 |
| 1942 | 36 |
| 1941 | 50 |
| 1940 | 33 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1937 | 39 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1935 | 31 |
| 1934 | 42 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1932 | 60 |
| 1931 | 36 |
| 1930 | 45 |
| 1929 | 46 |
| 1928 | 35 |
| 1927 | 40 |
| 1926 | 46 |
| 1925 | 46 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1922 | 30 |
| 1921 | 37 |
| 1920 | 31 |
| 1919 | 35 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1917 | 31 |
| 1916 | 38 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1912 | 15 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1889 | 8 |