Alfonza Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alfonza originates from Spanish, derived from the Gothic elements meaning 'noble and ready'. It evolved through forms like Alfonsus and Alfonso before becoming Alfonza. The name is associated with noble traits and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to Spanish royalty and is currently seen as traditional within Spanish-speaking cultures.
The name Alfonza is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alfonza has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Alfonza' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2343rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1484th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1321st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2182nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4729th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17464th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Alfonza' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alfonza"
Pronunciation
/ælˈfɒnzə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Alfonza is derived from the Spanish name Alfonso, which comes from the Gothic elements 'adal', meaning 'noble', and 'funs', meaning 'ready' or 'prepared'.
Meaning
noble and ready
Language Evolution
Alfonsus, Alfonso, Alfonzo, Alfonza
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, especially in the Iberian Peninsula, due to the influence of Spanish royalty bearing the name Alfonso.
Variants & Derivatives
Alfonso, Alfonzo, Alfonso
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Alfonza is less common but is often viewed as traditional and has a strong cultural resonance in Spanish-speaking communities.
Famous People
Alfonza D. McCoy, Alfonza C. Davis
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alfonza"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alfonza"
"Alfonza" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2343rd of 7545 | 194 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1484th of 6773 | 396 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1321st of 7552 | 649 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2182nd of 10718 | 299 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4729th of 16616 | 157 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17464th of 24088 | 19 |
Regional Popularity of "Alfonza" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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70.25% 1662nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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39.78% 936th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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27.73% 791st/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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42.69% 1502nd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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67.60% 3511th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Alfonza" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Alfonza"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alfonza" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.