Alphonso

Alphonso is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 17 boys in the United States.

Alphonso at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alphonso

Alphonso belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alphonso first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #376 in 1900, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 15,166 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alphonso in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#376 in 1900
Peak year
1962
Babies named Alphonso in 2024
17
Total since 1880
15,166

Alphonso in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2943 in 1999
Babies named Alphonso in 1999
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alphonso mean?

The meaning of Alphonso is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alphonso a boy or girl name?

Alphonso is a boy name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alphonso?

Alphonso comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alphonso?

Alphonso first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #376 in 1900, and 17 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].