Boy nameCurrently #8,318 in the USRising
Alphonsus
3 syllablesPeak year: 19179 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alphonsus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alphonsus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alphonsus |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Alphonsus through the decades
- Alphonsus peaked in 1917, when 28 babies were named Alphonsus in the US.
- The 1920s were Alphonsus's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1959–2024), use of Alphonsus has risen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alphonsus currently ranks #8,318 in the US and is on the rise.