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Alonzo: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced uh-LAHN-zoh · 3 syllables

A given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Alfonso.

Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation
uh-LAHN-zoh
US rank (2025)
#511
US babies a year
about 591 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 1880
Style
Vintage, Classic

How popular is Alonzo?

Alonzo was the #511 name in the US in 2025, given to 590 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.

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Babies named Alonzo in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 1880).

How old are people named Alonzo?

Half of US adults named Alonzo are older than 47; most are between 20 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Alonzo

How do you pronounce Alonzo?

Alonzo is pronounced uh-LAHN-zoh.

How popular is the name Alonzo?

Alonzo was the #511 name in the US in 2025, given to 590 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.

How old are people named Alonzo?

Half of US adults named Alonzo are older than 47. Most are between 20 and 79.