Alonza Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LON-zah /əˈlɒn.zə/
Origin: Spanish; Italian
Meaning: Spanish: noble; Italian: ready
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alonza is derived from the Spanish name Alonso, which itself has roots in the Gothic name Adalfuns, meaning "noble and ready." The etymological journey begins with the Gothic elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "funs," meaning "ready" or "prepared." This name was adapted into Old Spanish as Alonso, which became popular in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Spanish culture and language, particularly during the periods of exploration and colonization, leading to the anglicized form Alonza.
Historically, the name Alonso has been borne by several notable figures, including Alonso de Ojeda, a Spanish explorer in the early 16th century, and Alonso Quijano, the real name of the protagonist in Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote," published in the early 17th century. The name has also been associated with various saints, such as Saint Alonso Rodriguez, a Jesuit lay brother from the 16th century, who contributed to the spread of Christianity in the Americas.
These historical milestones have contributed to the name's enduring presence in literature and religious contexts. Culturally, Alonza and its variants have been embraced in various Spanish-speaking regions, often symbolizing nobility and readiness.
The name carries connotations of strength and valor, reflecting the characteristics associated with its Gothic origins. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Alon or Lon have emerged, providing affectionate alternatives while maintaining the essence of the original name.
The historical and cultural significance of Alonza underscores its roots in nobility and readiness, which have resonated through centuries.
Famous people named Alonza
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Alonza Bevan is a musician best known for being the bassist of Kula Shaker.
Alonza Smith is a professional wrestler best known for his appearances in various independent wrestling promotions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alonza was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Alonza has ranked as high as #2336 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, and South Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Alonza has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alonza 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 Alonza was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Alonza.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 2000 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1990 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1989 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1988 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1987 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1986 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1985 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1984 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1983 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1982 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1981 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1980 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1979 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1978 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1977 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1976 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1975 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1974 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1973 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1972 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1971 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1970 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1969 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1968 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1967 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1966 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1965 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1964 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1963 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1962 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1961 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 1960 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1959 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1958 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1957 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1956 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1955 | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| 1954 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1953 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1952 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1951 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1950 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1949 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1948 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1947 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1946 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1945 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1944 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1943 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1942 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1941 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1940 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1939 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1938 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1937 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1936 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1935 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1934 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1933 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1932 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1931 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1930 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1929 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1928 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1927 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1926 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1925 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1924 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1923 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1922 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1921 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1920 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1919 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1918 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1917 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1916 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1915 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1914 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1913 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1912 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1911 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1910 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1909 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1908 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1907 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1906 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1905 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1904 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1903 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1902 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1901 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1899 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1898 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1897 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1896 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1895 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1894 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1893 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1892 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1891 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1890 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1889 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1888 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1887 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1886 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1885 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1884 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1883 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1882 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1881 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1880 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Top States for Alonza (1998)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |