Rising since 1985, #785 for boys today.
Popularity of Alonso since 1915
Babies named Alonso per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 146 |
| 1960s | 236 |
| 1970s | 457 |
| 1980s | 836 |
| 1990s | 1,883 |
| 2000s | 3,225 |
| 2010s | 3,311 |
| 2020s | 1,894 |
Meaning & origin
Alonso is a Spanish name with Visigothic roots, meaning 'noble and ready.' It first appeared on U.S. baby name charts in 1915 and has been steadily climbing since the mid-1980s. In 2025, the name ranked 785th, with about 1 in 5,272 boys receiving it. Its peak popularity occurred in 2010. Top states for Alonso include Arizona, California, and Nevada, reflecting its appeal among Spanish-speaking communities. With a strong, classic sound and royal connections, Alonso offers a dignified choice that has grown in favor for decades.
Alonso is the Spanish form of the Germanic name Alfonso, which derives from the Visigothic elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'funs' meaning ready. It was borne by several Spanish kings and saints, and remains a classic name throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Where Alonso is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alonso” around the world
Where Alonso lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Lonzo
Sibling names for Alonso
Names that share Alonso's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Isabella, Sofia, Valentina, Elena, Carmen, Arminda, Clorinda, Elodia, Isaura, Abelina, Buena, Melida, Dulcinea, Leonila, Lucrecia, Casilda, Dorotea
Brothers: Mateo, Diego, Santiago, Lucas, Javier, Bernabe, Rosendo, Maximino, Osbaldo, Reymundo, Ambrosio, Eberardo, Osualdo, Victorio, Gonsalo, Wenceslao, Atilano, Canuto
Names like Alonso
Names whose popularity has moved with Alonso's over the last 50 years.
