Noble and ready
A variant of the Germanic name Alfonso, it combines the elements for 'noble' and 'ready' or 'prompt.' While historically used for both genders in the United States, it has a long-standing tradition as a masculine name in the South and rural communities.
Less common today
Alonza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,170 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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