Alphonso Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alphonso is a name of Italian and Spanish origin, meaning noble and ready. It evolved from the Gothic name 'Adalfuns' through various forms over time. The name is associated with nobility and has seen historical popularity due to its use among royalty. It lacks biblical relevance, but remains a classic name with variants like Alfonso and Alfie. Modern perceptions associate it with elegance.
The name Alphonso is most popular in South Carolina, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alphonso 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, 'Alphonso' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 587th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 524th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 463rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 615th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 908th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2286th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4258th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Alphonso' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alphonso"
Pronunciation
/ælˈfɒnzoʊ/
Origin
Italian and Spanish
Etymology
Alphonso derives from the Gothic name 'Adalfuns', composed of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'funs' meaning 'ready' or 'prepared'.
Meaning
noble and ready
Language Evolution
Adalfuns, Alfonso, Alphonso
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy, due to the fame of several kings and nobles named Alfonso.
Variants & Derivatives
Alfonso, Alfons, Alfie
Modern Popularity & Image
Alphonso is viewed as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name. It is less common today but retains a sense of elegance and tradition.
Famous People
Alphonso Davies, Canadian professional soccer player, Alphonso de Liguori, Italian bishop and founder of the Redemptorists
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alphonso"
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 "Alphonso"
"Alphonso" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 587th of 7545 | 1,830 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 524th of 6773 | 2,329 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 463rd of 7552 | 4,987 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 615th of 10718 | 2,823 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 908th of 16616 | 1,917 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2286th of 24088 | 819 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4258th of 23106 | 289 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Alphonso" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
59.60% 844th/1416 |
29.95% 413th/1379 |
23.29% 551st/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
40.75% 630th/1546 |
28.47% 443rd/1556 |
17.72% 417th/2353 |
62.51% 967th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
24.07% 536th/2227 |
18.19% 442nd/2430 |
12.86% 367th/2853 |
25.55% 709th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
20.77% 610th/2937 |
15.10% 526th/3483 |
14.67% 516th/3518 |
21.34% 863rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.45% 938th/3685 |
20.09% 899th/4475 |
15.06% 782nd/5194 |
19.42% 1227th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.47% 2221st/4582 |
48.32% 2495th/5164 |
25.54% 1868th/7313 |
36.17% 2699th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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58.47% 3989th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Alphonso" 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 "Alphonso"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alphonso" 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.