Alonso Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Noble and ready
Meaning of the Name Alonso
Alonso is a Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Aldefuns, meaning 'noble and ready'. It was introduced to Spain by the Visigoths and gained popularity through Saint Alonso Rodriguez, a Spanish Jesuit lay brother. The name has a strong and noble connotation and is associated with courage and chivalry.
Popularity of the Name Alonso
The popularity for the name Alonso peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 380 births, which ranked number 1,370 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Alonso had the most male births in 2010 with 380, which ranked number 636 out of 14,266 male names. The number of births for the name Alonso has increased over the last ten years from 312 births to 339 births, an increase of 8.65%. Among males, Alonso has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 312 births to 339 births, an increase of 8.65%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alonso
- 20 Year Trend of Alonso: 7.28%
- 10 Year Trend of Alonso: 8.65%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alonso: 8.65%
Popularity of Alonso by State
For males, Alonso was most popular in Southwestern states with 88 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 76 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alonso. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 12 | 522 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 72 | 459 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 30 | 542 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 12 | 762 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 23 | 446 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 15 | 835 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 6 | 651 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 76 | 449 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 7 | 800 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alonso
- Total Births of Alonso: 342 (0.83%)
- Male Births of Alonso: 342 (0.83%)
Given the upward trend of Alonso over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.83% increase in total births, for a total of 342 births in 2024. Male births for Alonso have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 342 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.83%.