How Many People Are Named Alonzo?

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

Alonzo
Rare
Spanish

Alonzo, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 10,553 Americans today, making it quite unique. With 31,271 people named Alonzo living in the US, it's seen a recent rise in popularity, peaking in 2022.

~21,256
Living in US
1 in 15,593
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish form of Alfonso
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Charismatic Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, destined to be leaders in their communities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

31,271
Worldwide Bearers
#23,397
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
303
🇦🇺 Australia
106
🇧🇷 Brazil
89
🇯🇲 Jamaica
69
🇦🇷 Argentina
59
🇪🇨 Ecuador
49
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
33
🇩🇪 Germany
24
🇿🇦 South Africa
24
🇹🇭 Thailand
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
31,141 (100%)
♀ Female
131 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
13,822
Would be under 30 (30%)
11,782
Would be 30–60 (26%)
19,788
Would be over 60 (44%)

All 45,392 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Alonzo Through the Generations

Alonzo, a name that's been around for generations, has seen its popularity fluctuate but remains a strong choice for many families. In 2022, it reached its peak with 651 births, showing a modern appeal. this, the majority of those named Alonzo are over 60, indicating a name that's still cherished by older generations while gaining traction among younger ones.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,085
Texas 4,692
Illinois 2,470
Florida 2,061
Georgia 1,914
New York 1,849
North Carolina 1,403
South Carolina 1,369
Michigan 1,318
Alabama 1,283

✨ Similar Names to Alonzo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alonzo's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Alonzo

How Many People Have the Name Alonzo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,256 people in the United States currently share the name Alonzo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,593 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Alonzo a Common or Rare Name?

Alonzo is classified as 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 Alonzo Mean?

Alonzo means "Spanish form of Alfonso" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Alonzo Most Popular?

The name Alonzo reached peak popularity in 2022, with 651 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Alonzo?

Approximately 21,256 people named Alonzo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,256. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,593 Americans.

Is Alonzo a rare name?

Alonzo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,593 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alonzo mean?

Alonzo means "Spanish form of Alfonso" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Alonzo more male or female?

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

When was Alonzo most popular?

Alonzo peaked in 2022 with 651 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US21,256
All-Time Births21,256
1 in X1 in 15,593
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age56
Peak Year2022
World Rank#23,397
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.