Holding steady.
Popularity of Alonza since 1880
Babies named Alonza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alonza's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 99 |
| 1890s | 90 |
| 1900s | 101 |
| 1910s | 280 |
| 1920s | 407 |
| 1930s | 360 |
| 1940s | 376 |
| 1950s | 492 |
| 1960s | 424 |
| 1970s | 278 |
| 1980s | 212 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Alonza is a rare name that has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000. Its earliest recorded use was in 1880, and it peaked in 1886, though even then it did not rank due to low usage. The name's trajectory has been stable with very minimal usage, and there is no notable state concentration. The name is often considered a feminine variant of Alonzo, which itself derives from Alfonso. Despite its obscurity, Alonza offers a vintage feel for parents seeking an uncommon name with Spanish roots.
Alonza is likely a feminine variant of Alonzo, which itself derives from the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic name Alfonso, meaning 'noble and ready.' The name has been used in the United States since at least the 1880s, though its popularity has been minimal and it has not ranked in the top 1000 names since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Alonza
Sibling names for Alonza
Names that share Alonza's style, for a brother or sister.
