Total births
3,961
Boys' name · since 1880
Lonzo
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 3,961 babies named Lonzo, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5244
- among boys today
- 3,961
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Lonzo currently ranks #5244 among boys' names in America, with 3,961 babies recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Lonzo recorded 3,961 times among boys since 1880, holding rank #5244 nationally today, ahead of 63% 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 1880 to 2025.
- #5244 among boys today
- 3,961 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lonzo is currently the #5244 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 3,961 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #5244
- among boys today
- 3,961
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Lonzo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5244
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Lonzo was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
85 babies were named Lonzo in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
How Lonzo compares
3,961 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
Lonzo's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lonzo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,961 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 85 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lonzo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lonzo's full recorded timeline at 1951, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1901, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1919 peak of 85 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lonzo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1919
Current rank
#5,244
Active since
1880
Lonzo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1919)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Lonzo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lonzo's strongest decade.
659 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Lonzo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 128
1880s
128 births
- 1890s 114
1890s
114 births
- 1900s 181
1900s
181 births
- 1910s
1910s
482 births
- 1920s
1920s
659 births
- 1930s
1930s
455 births
- 1940s
1940s
449 births
- 1950s
1950s
447 births
- 1960s 260
1960s
260 births
- 1970s 220
1970s
220 births
- 1980s 162
1980s
162 births
- 1990s 94
1990s
94 births
- 2000s 83
2000s
83 births
- 2010s 95
2010s
95 births
- 2020s 132
2020s
132 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 659 births (17% of all-time use).
How Lonzo 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 Lonzo's total volume
Lonzo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lonzo by state
Where Lonzo concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 358 | 9.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 213 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 183 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 159 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 87 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 59 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 55 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 47 | 1.2% |
Mississippi share of Lonzo's total US births 9.0%
Even split
358 of 3,961 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Lonzo appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lonzo? ▼
3,961 babies have been named Lonzo since 1880. It currently ranks #5244 among boys. The peak year was 1919 with 85 births.
When was Lonzo most popular? ▼
Lonzo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 659 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Lonzo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lonzo are Mississippi (358 births), Texas (213 births), Kentucky (183 births).
How long has the name Lonzo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lonzo since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lonzo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lonnie, London, Lon, Lonny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lonzo's data
- Lonzo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (659 total births); usage has since declined to 132 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Lonzos (358 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Lonzo
Nearby Names Like Lonzo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lonzo
Lonnie Boy
#1809 94,486 births
London Boy
#1205 10,324 births
Lon Boy
9,836 births
Lonny Boy
#12524 6,357 births
Long Boy
#3730 1,909 births
Compare Lonzo side by side: Lonzo vs Lonnie Lonzo vs London Lonzo vs Lon
Related Names
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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, 1880–2025 (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. "Lonzo: #5244 Boys' Name - 3,961 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lonzo. 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 Lonzo 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.