How Many People Are Named Afonso?

Complete statistics for the name Afonso: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Afonso
Very Rare
Portuguese

Afonso, a Portuguese name meaning 'noble', is incredibly rare in the U.S., with only 10 people bearing it out of 33,340,911 Americans. All Afonso's in the U.S. are under 30, making it a truly modern name.

~1,456
Living in US
1 in 227,644
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Noble Strong
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often introspective and seek knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

211,112
Worldwide Bearers
#4,948
Global Rank
🇦🇴 Angola
87,185
🇧🇷 Brazil
65,332
🇲🇿 Mozambique
40,799
🇵🇹 Portugal
8,578
🇹🇱 East Timor
7,445
🇮🇩 Indonesia
217
🇺🇸 United States
217
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
188
🇿🇦 South Africa
187
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
140

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
10
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Afonso Through the Generations

Afonso, a name steeped in noble heritage, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2006 when five babies were given this name. Today, there are ten individuals named Afonso, all under the age of thirty, indicating a name that's firmly rooted in contemporary times. The name's origins trace back to Portugal, where it carries a rich history and a sense of regal dignity.

✨ Similar Names to Afonso

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Afonso's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Afonso

How Many People Have the Name Afonso?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,456 people in the United States currently share the name Afonso. That works out to roughly 1 in every 227,644 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Afonso a Common or Rare Name?

Afonso is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Afonso Mean?

Afonso means "noble" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Afonso in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Afonso Most Popular?

The name Afonso reached peak popularity in 2006, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Afonso?

Approximately 1,456 people named Afonso live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,456. That works out to roughly 1 in 227,644 Americans.

Is Afonso a rare name?

Afonso is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 227,644 Americans has this name.

What does the name Afonso mean?

Afonso means "noble" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Afonso more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Afonso are male and 0% are female.

When was Afonso most popular?

Afonso peaked in 2006 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,456
All-Time Births1,456
1 in X1 in 227,644
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2006
World Rank#4,948
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.