Holding steady.
Popularity of Alphonza since 1916
Babies named Alphonza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alphonza's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 88 |
| 1940s | 120 |
| 1950s | 134 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alphonza is a rare name first recorded in 1916, with its peak usage in 1938. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its trajectory has remained stable with very few occurrences. The name is a variant of Alphonse, reflecting Italian and Spanish noble heritage. Despite its rarity, Alphonza offers a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with historical depth.
Alphonza is a feminine variant of Alphonse, which derives from the Germanic name Adalfuns, composed of adal 'noble' and funs 'ready'. The name entered Italian and Spanish through the Visigoths and was borne by several kings. The feminine form Alphonza is rare but follows the pattern of Italian feminine variants ending in -a.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Phonzie, Fonsie, Al
Sibling names for Alphonza
Names that share Alphonza's style, for a brother or sister.
