How Many People Are Named Alphonso?

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

Alphonso
Very Rare
Spanish

Alphonso, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 34,886 Americans bearing it. That's just 9,459 people alive today! Interestingly, most folks named Alphonso are over 60, making it a classic, old-school choice.

~848
Living in US
1 in 390,860
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence, traits often associated with those named Alphonso.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,459
Worldwide Bearers
#32,893
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
201
🇮🇳 India
164
🇨🇦 Canada
85
🇵🇭 Philippines
57
🇫🇷 France
46
🇭🇹 Haiti
42
🇰🇼 Kuwait
38
🇧🇪 Belgium
29
🇲🇾 Malaysia
22
🇳🇱 Netherlands
22

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,440 (100%)
♀ Female
20 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
1,108
Would be under 30 (7%)
4,530
Would be 30–60 (30%)
9,555
Would be over 60 (63%)

All 15,193 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: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
5

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

📜 Alphonso Through the Generations

Alphonso peaked in popularity back in 1962 with 319 births, but its charm has been fading since then. Today, the name's living bearers are predominantly older, with 63% being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that was once widely embraced but now carries a nostalgic air, cherished by those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 1,909
New York 1,176
Georgia 948
Virginia 923
South Carolina 884
Pennsylvania 690
North Carolina 616
Illinois 604
California 603
Alabama 588

✨ Similar Names to Alphonso

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alphonso's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Alphonso

How Many People Have the Name Alphonso?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 848 people in the United States currently share the name Alphonso. That works out to roughly 1 in every 390,860 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alphonso a Common or Rare Name?

Alphonso 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Alphonso Most Popular?

The name Alphonso reached peak popularity in 1962, with 319 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Alphonso?

Approximately 848 people named Alphonso live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 848. That works out to roughly 1 in 390,860 Americans.

Is Alphonso a rare name?

Alphonso is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 390,860 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alphonso mean?

The meaning and origin of Alphonso are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Alphonso more male or female?

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

When was Alphonso most popular?

Alphonso peaked in 1962 with 319 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US848
All-Time Births848
1 in X1 in 390,860
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1962
World Rank#32,893
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.