Alfonso Boy

Popularity: #675 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciational-FON-so / ælˈfɒn.soʊ

Spanish; Italian; Germanic

Meaning

Noble and ready

Historical & Cultural Background

Alfonso is derived from the Gothic name Adalfuns, which means 'noble and ready.' It has been a popular name in Spain and Italy, often associated with royalty and nobility. The name has historical significance, particularly in the context of various kings of Aragon and Castile. In modern times, it remains a classic choice in Spanish-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Alfonso has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alfons
  • Alfonso

International Variants

  • Alfonso (Spanish)
  • Alfons (Dutch)
  • Alfonso (Italian)

Famous people named Alfonso

Alfonso X of Castile was a medieval king known for his contributions to literature and the arts.

Alfonso Ribeiro is an American actor and television host, best known for his role as Carlton Banks on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'.

Alfonso Cuaron is a Mexican film director, screenwriter, and producer, recognized for his work on films like 'Gravity' and 'Roma.'.

Alfonso Soriano is a Dominican former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.

Fictional characters named Alfonso

Alfonso is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem,' known for his strategic prowess.

Alfonso is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' where he participates in various educational adventures.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alfonso was first seen in the United States in 1881. Alfonso has ranked as high as #719 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Alfonso has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alfonso (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 65
33%
TX 54
27%
FL 19
10%
AZ 16
8%
IL 13
7%
NY 9
5%
KS 7
4%
GA 6
3%
NM 6
3%
WA 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18816
18826
18839
18868
18887
18897
18905
189110
189210
18938
18947
189510
189614
189714
189819
189911
190035
190123
190223
190322
190431
190536
190630
190742
190839
190957
191060
191169
1912131
1913156
1914152
1915184
1916212
1917228
1918237
1919220
1920284
1921321
1922305
1923343
1924353
1925331
1926326
1927340
1928335
1929356
1930373
1931347
1932323
1933277
1934271
1935265
1936287
1937270
1938291
1939282
1940272
1941262
1942264
1943269
1944274
1945261
1946299
1947354
1948380
1949352
1950356
1951354
1952352
1953393
1954412
1955387
1956373
1957416
1958384
1959391
1960383
1961399
1962353
1963399
1964389
1965384
1966366
1967381
1968358
1969363
1970408
1971416
1972385
1973427
1974396
1975433
1976382
1977412
1978415
1979441
1980448
1981460
1982429
1983420
1984399
1985458
1986488
1987437
1988502
1989496
1990537
1991574
1992532
1993544
1994530
1995495
1996508
1997506
1998485
1999490
2000476
2001428
2002468
2003455
2004458
2005455
2006457
2007499
2008430
2009382
2010304
2011279
2012282
2013286
2014263
2015293
2016229
2017279
2018235
2019229
2020209
2021265
2022251
2023224
2024251