Is Alphonse a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Alphonse is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Alphonse?

It’s currently ranked #868 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Alphonse Boy

Popularity: #868 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

French; Germanic

Meaning

Noble and ready (Germanic); noble (French)

Historical & Cultural Background

Alphonse is derived from the Germanic name Adalfuns, which means 'noble and ready.' It became popular in France during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of various French kings named Alphonse. The name has been borne by several notable figures in history and literature, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Alphonse has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the early 20th century.

Similar Names

Alfie, Aldo, Alarico

Variants

Alfonse
Alfons

International Variants

Alfonso (Spanish)
Alfons (Dutch)
Alfonsus (Latin)

Famous people named Alphonse

Alphonse de Lamartine was a French poet and politician known for his contributions to French literature.

Alphonse Mucha was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist famous for his distinct style.

Alphonse Karr was a French critic and novelist recognized for his witty writings.

Alphonse Areola is a French professional footballer who has played as a goalkeeper for various clubs.

Fictional characters named Alphonse

Alphonse Elric is a character from the anime and manga series 'Fullmetal Alchemist,' known for his quest to regain his human body.

Alphonse the Great is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem,' often depicted as a noble leader.

Sibling Suggestions

Alfred Alaric Alistair Alvin Alonzo Alden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alphonse was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alphonse has ranked as high as #555 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Alphonse has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alphonse (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	8	62%
NY	5	38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	20
1881	12
1882	16
1883	14
1884	20
1885	25
1886	16
1887	18
1888	20
1889	17
1890	18
1891	17
1892	22
1893	20
1894	19
1895	25
1896	26
1897	22
1898	31
1899	18
1900	27
1901	29
1902	33
1903	22
1904	36
1905	25
1906	40
1907	31
1908	48
1909	56
1910	56
1911	81
1912	142
1913	197
1914	250
1915	297
1916	306
1917	316
1918	357
1919	324
1920	329
1921	274
1922	289
1923	282
1924	249
1925	271
1926	221
1927	197
1928	226
1929	191
1930	159
1931	201
1932	147
1933	110
1934	137
1935	113
1936	119
1937	86
1938	108
1939	101
1940	100
1941	129
1942	108
1943	92
1944	89
1945	78
1946	85
1947	93
1948	83
1949	97
1950	83
1951	84
1952	89
1953	76
1954	66
1955	77
1956	82
1957	70
1958	68
1959	65
1960	54
1961	63
1962	51
1963	59
1964	68
1965	45
1966	47
1967	41
1968	33
1969	35
1970	26
1971	40
1972	33
1973	28
1974	29
1975	40
1976	35
1977	33
1978	22
1979	18
1980	30
1981	28
1982	36
1983	18
1984	19
1985	24
1986	32
1987	12
1988	16
1989	24
1990	30
1991	26
1992	28
1993	21
1994	27
1995	21
1996	17
1997	17
1998	18
1999	16
2000	21
2001	12
2002	17
2003	17
2004	11
2005	14
2006	11
2007	16
2008	16
2009	16
2010	14
2011	20
2012	16
2013	21
2014	26
2015	23
2016	44
2017	37
2018	35
2019	29
2020	54
2021	52
2022	55
2023	50
2024	56