Is Alonzo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Alonzo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Alonzo?

It’s currently ranked #454 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Alonzo?

uh-LON-zo · IPA: //əˈlɒn.zoʊ//

Alonzo Boy

Popularity: #454 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-LON-zo / /əˈlɒn.zoʊ/

Spanish; Italian

Meaning

Spanish: noble; Italian: ready

Historical & Cultural Background

Alonzo is derived from the Spanish name Alfonso, which has roots in the Gothic name Adalfuns, meaning 'noble and ready.' The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Spain and Italy. It has been used in literature and history, often associated with nobility and leadership. The name has variations across different languages, reflecting its widespread appeal.

Trend Summary

Alonzo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Variants

Alonso
Alfonzo

International Variants

Alonso (Spanish)
Alfonso (Italian)
Alonso (Portuguese)

Famous people named Alonzo

Alonzo Mourning is a retired American professional basketball player known for his time with the Miami Heat.

Alonzo King is an American choreographer and the founder of Alonzo King LINES Ballet.

Alonzo Bodden is an American stand-up comedian and actor who won the third season of Last Comic Standing.

Alonzo Harris is a fictional character played by Denzel Washington in the film Training Day.

Fictional characters named Alonzo

Alonzo is a character in the animated film The Aristocats, known for his charming personality.

Alonzo is a character in the musical Cats, portrayed as a playful and mischievous feline.

Sibling Suggestions

Alfred Antonio Alejandro Andres Adrian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alonzo was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alonzo has ranked as high as #802 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Alonzo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alonzo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	134	25%
TX	96	18%
AZ	30	6%
IL	30	6%
FL	28	5%
WA	20	4%
NY	19	4%
IN	14	3%
GA	14	3%
KS	12	2%
NC	12	2%
NV	11	2%
MI	11	2%
MA	9	2%
OH	9	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	122
1881	111
1882	133
1883	100
1884	112
1885	104
1886	106
1887	88
1888	110
1889	102
1890	88
1891	74
1892	104
1893	71
1894	102
1895	85
1896	89
1897	84
1898	104
1899	78
1900	116
1901	67
1902	81
1903	56
1904	76
1905	93
1906	85
1907	82
1908	57
1909	95
1910	90
1911	128
1912	177
1913	184
1914	204
1915	267
1916	274
1917	286
1918	287
1919	321
1920	308
1921	315
1922	320
1923	319
1924	340
1925	295
1926	298
1927	287
1928	265
1929	239
1930	268
1931	235
1932	271
1933	252
1934	253
1935	240
1936	207
1937	226
1938	233
1939	249
1940	256
1941	224
1942	244
1943	263
1944	235
1945	219
1946	259
1947	300
1948	350
1949	297
1950	365
1951	383
1952	341
1953	395
1954	375
1955	415
1956	418
1957	377
1958	454
1959	443
1960	463
1961	477
1962	538
1963	458
1964	449
1965	422
1966	384
1967	405
1968	384
1969	414
1970	404
1971	418
1972	368
1973	356
1974	337
1975	331
1976	301
1977	360
1978	282
1979	334
1980	363
1981	310
1982	325
1983	322
1984	321
1985	315
1986	371
1987	406
1988	460
1989	426
1990	432
1991	428
1992	398
1993	421
1994	469
1995	453
1996	407
1997	450
1998	394
1999	410
2000	434
2001	375
2002	433
2003	436
2004	421
2005	452
2006	450
2007	432
2008	483
2009	412
2010	434
2011	455
2012	454
2013	545
2014	527
2015	542
2016	499
2017	549
2018	612
2019	633
2020	625
2021	569
2022	651
2023	551
2024	594