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Summary

Alonso is a Spanish name derived from the Old German 'Adalfuns,' meaning noble and ready. It evolved through historical forms such as Alfonso before becoming Alonso. The name is associated with nobility and has been popular in Spain since the medieval period. It does not have biblical relevance but is often seen as strong and traditional in modern times, with notable figures bearing the name.

The name Alonso is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Alonso has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Alonso' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3705th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2968th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1977th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1367th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 884th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 681st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 770th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Alonso' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.