NAME PROFILE
Alonso
Alonso is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Gothic name 'Adalfuns', meaning 'noble and ready'. It conveys a sense of strength, honor, and readiness for challenges, often associated with heroic figures in literature and history.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,231 |
| Gender | Male (81% / 19%) |
| Peak year | 2009 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Italian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 30%CA — 25%IL — 17%AZ — 14%CO — 13%
Notable People
Alonso Quijano (Don Quixote, literary character) · Alonso de Ercilla (Spanish poet, *La Araucana*) · Alonso Mourning (Basketball player, NBA champion) · Alonso Torre (Spanish filmmaker) · Fernando Alonso (Formula One racing driver)
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