Alphonse Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alphonse has its origins in the Gothic name Adalfuns, meaning 'noble and ready'. It has evolved through various languages, including Old High German and Old French. The name is associated with nobility and gained popularity in medieval France. It has variants like Alfons and Alfonso. Alphonse is currently viewed as a classic and sophisticated name, with a notable historical presence through various famous individuals.
The name Alphonse is most popular in Connecticut, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Alphonse has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Alphonse' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 336th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 528th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 861st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1504th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2612th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5122nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2989th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Alphonse' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alphonse"
Pronunciation
/ælˈfɒnz/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Alphonse is derived from the Gothic name 'Adalfuns', which means 'noble and ready'. It has evolved through Old High German and Old French variants.
Meaning
noble and ready
Language Evolution
Adalfuns, Adalhuns, Alfons, Alphonse
Historical Usage
The name Alphonse gained popularity in medieval France and was associated with several kings and nobles, contributing to its widespread use throughout Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Alfons, Alfonso, Alfie
Modern Popularity & Image
Alphonse is perceived as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with sophistication.
Famous People
Alphonse de Lamartine, a French poet and politician, Alphonse Mucha, a Czech Art Nouveau painter, Alphonse Karr, a French novelist and journalist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alphonse"
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 "Alphonse"
"Alphonse" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 336th of 7545 | 4,758 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 528th of 6773 | 2,294 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 861st of 7552 | 1,413 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1504th of 10718 | 535 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2612th of 16616 | 379 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5122nd of 24088 | 252 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2989th of 23106 | 482 |
Regional Popularity of "Alphonse" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
21.96% 311th/1416 |
11.97% 165th/1379 |
28.02% 663rd/2366 |
73.29% 837th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
34.15% 528th/1546 |
17.10% 266th/1556 |
31.83% 749th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
47.06% 1048th/2227 |
20.37% 495th/2430 |
31.27% 892nd/2853 |
47.64% 1322nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
30.98% 1079th/3483 |
37.04% 1303rd/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
55.66% 2491st/4475 |
42.36% 2200th/5194 |
48.01% 3033rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
58.11% 3001st/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
62.05% 4233rd/6822 |
43.96% 2759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Alphonse" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alphonse"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alphonse" 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.