Declining since 2022, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Elonzo since 1881
Babies named Elonzo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2021, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elonzo's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Elonzo is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1881, the same year it reached its peak rank of 8,243. Its usage has been declining since 2022, and it currently sees about 1 in 189,786 male births. The name is likely a variant of Alonzo or Alonso, derived from the Germanic Adalfuns meaning 'noble and ready'. Despite its obscurity, Elonzo carries a vintage charm from its 1880s origin. While it has never had significant popularity in any U.S. state, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual but established name.
Elonzo is likely a variant of Alonso, the Spanish form of Alphonse. Alphonse derives from the Germanic name Adalfuns, composed of adal 'noble' and funs 'ready'. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures, though Elonzo itself remains rare. Its peak usage in the United States occurred in the 1880s, after which it fell out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lonzo, Zo
Sibling names for Elonzo
Names that share Elonzo's style, for a brother or sister.
