Alphonse

Boy name

Alphonse has been given to 10,590 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1918.

Meaning & origin

From French Alphonse, from Spanish Alfonso, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *Aþalafunsaz, from *aþalaz +&lrm; *funsaz. Doublet of Alfonso.

Origin: Germanic languages

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

10,590

Peak year

1918 (357 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +130%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Alphonse — alternate spellings parents actually use.

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15,214 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Alphonse?

Alphonse has been given to 10,590 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alphonse peak?

Alphonse peaked in 1918, when 357 babies were given the name.

Is Alphonse a girl or boy name?

Alphonse is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Alphonse are boys).

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