NAME PROFILE
Alphonse
Alphonse is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'noble and ready.' It carries a sense of elegance and refinement, often evoking images of a cultured and thoughtful individual.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,590 |
| Gender | Male (64% / 36%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | French, German, Italian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NY — 26%LA — 25%MA — 17%CT — 17%NJ — 16%
Notable People
Alphonse Mucha (Artist, known for Art Nouveau) · Alphonse Daudet (Author, *Tartarin de Tarascon*) · Alphonse Areola (Professional footballer) · Alphonse Karr (Writer, journalist) · Alphonse de Lamartine (Poet and politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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