Alphonso
Boy nameAlphonso has been given to 15,214 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1962.
Meaning & origin
Anglicized form of Italian or Spanish Alfonso.
Origin: Italian, Spanish < Germanic languages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
15,214
Peak year
1962 (319 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -9%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Alphonso — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alphonso.
FAQ
How popular is the name Alphonso?
Alphonso has been given to 15,214 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Alphonso peak?
Alphonso peaked in 1962, when 319 babies were given the name.
Is Alphonso a girl or boy name?
Alphonso is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Alphonso are boys).
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