Total births
508
Boys' name · since 1916
Alphonza
Alphonza has 508 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1948 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 508
- total births
- 1916–1982
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Alphonza is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 508 have been recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Alphonza recorded 508 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1982.
- 508 total births
- 1916–1982 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
508 boys have been named Alphonza since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1982.
- 508
- total births
- 1916–1982
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Alphonza was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
25 babies were named Alphonza in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Alphonza's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Alphonza's full recorded timeline at 1950, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1948 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Alphonza at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Alphonza popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1982
- Peak year (1948)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Alphonza by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Alphonza's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Alphonza births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 18
1910s
18 births
- 1920s 17
1920s
17 births
- 1930s
1930s
88 births
- 1940s
1940s
120 births
- 1950s
1950s
134 births
- 1960s
1960s
75 births
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 134 births (26% of all-time use).
How Alphonza compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Alphonza's total volume
Alphonza vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Alphonza by state
Where Alphonza concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 38 | 7.5% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 19 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
North Carolina share of Alphonza's total US births 7.5%
Even split
38 of 508 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alphonza? ▼
508 babies have been named Alphonza since 1916. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1948 with 25 births.
When was Alphonza most popular? ▼
Alphonza was most popular in the 1950s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Alphonza most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alphonza are North Carolina (38 births), South Carolina (19 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Alphonza been used? ▼
Alphonza has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 67 years of data through 1982.
What names are similar to Alphonza? ▼
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 Alphonza's data
- Alphonza's decade-level peak was the 1950s (134 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Alphonzas (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Alphonza
Nearby Names Like Alphonza
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alphonza
Alphonso Boy
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Alphonse Boy
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Alpha Boy
#2028 2,857 births
Alphonzo Boy
#9929 2,030 births
Alpheus Boy
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Compare Alphonza side by side: Alphonza vs Alphonso Alphonza vs Alphonse Alphonza vs Alpha
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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, 1916–1982 (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. "Alphonza: Baby Name Since 1916 - 508 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alphonza. 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 Alphonza 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.