Total births
454
Boys' name · since 1883
Alphonsus
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 454 babies named Alphonsus, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8328
- among boys today
- 454
- born since 1883
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
454 babies have been named Alphonsus since 1883, making it today's #8328 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Alphonsus recorded 454 times among boys since 1883, holding rank #8328 nationally today, ahead of 42% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2025.
- #8328 among boys today
- 454 born since 1883
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alphonsus is currently the #8328 boys' name in America, more common than 42% of boys - 454 born since 1883, peaking in the 1920s.
- #8328
- among boys today
- 454
- born since 1883
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
Alphonsus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8328
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 42% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Alphonsus was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
28 babies were named Alphonsus in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
How Alphonsus compares
454 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alphonsus's all-time total is 24% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alphonsus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 454 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Alphonsus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Alphonsus's full recorded timeline at 1928, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1883, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1917 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Alphonsus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1917
Current rank
#8,328
Active since
1883
Alphonsus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2025
- Peak year (1917)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Alphonsus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Alphonsus's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Alphonsus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 22
1880s
22 births
- 1890s 30
1890s
30 births
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
93 births
- 1920s
1920s
136 births
- 1930s 45
1930s
45 births
- 1940s 29
1940s
29 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 136 births (30% of all-time use).
Alphonsus by state
Where Alphonsus concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 32 | 7.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 1.1% |
Pennsylvania share of Alphonsus's total US births 7.0%
Even split
32 of 454 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alphonsus? ▼
Since 1883, Social Security records show 454 babies named Alphonsus. Today it holds rank #8328 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 28 births.
When was Alphonsus most popular? ▼
Alphonsus was most popular in the 1920s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Alphonsus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alphonsus are Pennsylvania (32 births), New York (11 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Alphonsus been used? ▼
Records for Alphonsus go back to 1883, giving 143 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Alphonsus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alphonso, Alphonse, Alpha, Alphonzo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Alphonsus's data
- Alphonsus's decade-level peak was the 1920s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Alphonsuss (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alphonsus
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alphonsus
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1883–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alphonsus: #8328 Boys' Name - 454 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alphonsus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alphonsus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.