Holding steady.
Popularity of Alfonza since 1911
Babies named Alfonza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alfonza's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 153 |
| 1930s | 206 |
| 1940s | 280 |
| 1950s | 374 |
| 1960s | 247 |
| 1970s | 179 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alfonza is one of the many feminine variants that emerged from the widespread Alfonso family of names, itself derived from the Germanic name Alphons, meaning 'noble and ready.' The name has never been common in the United States. First recorded in 1911 with exactly 5 births, that year also represents its peak usage. In the 2020s, usage remains stable at extremely low levels, with fewer than 5 births per year and no recorded top states of popularity. Alfonza is a rare and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Iberian royal roots but without modern ubiquity.
Alfonza is a variant of Alfonso, itself from the Germanic name Alphons (or Adalfuns), composed of the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready). The name was borne by many Spanish and Italian kings and saints, spreading throughout the Christian world. This feminine form emerged as a less common counterpart, recorded in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Fonz, Fonzie
Sibling names for Alfonza
Names that share Alfonza's style, for a brother or sister.
