Is Alonza a boy's or girl's name?

Alonza is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 6 recorded births.

When was Alonza most popular?

Alonza reached its peak popularity in 1961 with 60 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Alonza?

Alonza is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 3,315 babies in the U.S. since 1880. Its peak was in 1961.

Alonza

An uncommon Spanish pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Alonza is a boy's and girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a variant of Alonzo or Alfonso, from the Visigothic Ildephonsus, possibly meaning 'noble and ready' or 'battle-ready.' The -a ending gives it a slightly more open, Latin American feel.

Alonza was used primarily in Hispanic American and African American communities in the American South. It carries the same regal, battle-ready heritage as Alonzo while wearing a distinctively softer ending that feels both elegant and strong.

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Popularity Over Time

Alonza has 131+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Alonza
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#12442	—
2010s	5	#12194	▼
2000s	67	#9132	▼
1990s	119	#5159	▼
1980s	212	#2565	▼
1970s	278	#1812	▼
1960s	424	#1200	▼
1950s	492	#1065	▲
1940s	376	#1123	▲
1930s	360	#1115	▼
1920s	407	#1113	▲
1910s	280	#1046	▲
1900s	101	#828	▲
1890s	90	#753	—
1880s	99	#623	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Alonza
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#12442	0
2014	5	#12194	-3 (-37.5%)
2009	8	#9021	-1 (-11.1%)
2007	9	#8204	+4 (80.0%)
2006	5	#12131	-2 (-28.6%)
2005	7	#9163	+1 (16.7%)
2004	6	#9999	+1 (20.0%)
2003	5	#10961	0
2002	5	#10742	-6 (-54.5%)
2001	11	#6030	0
2000	11	#5935	+1 (10.0%)
1999	10	#6061	-4 (-28.6%)
1998	14	#4657	+7 (100.0%)
1997	7	#7308	-3 (-30.0%)
1996	10	#5545	0
1995	10	#5519	+2 (25.0%)
1994	8	#6401	-9 (-52.9%)
1993	17	#3663	+7 (70.0%)
1992	10	#5252	-4 (-28.6%)
1991	14	#4013	-5 (-26.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Alonza as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Alonza has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 2001.

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Current rank

Total births

2001

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Alonza be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Alonza is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2022) · Methodology