Alfonse

Alfonse - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Alfonse at a glance

Alfonse is ranked #1957 among boy baby names in 1977, with 5 births in 1977. It peaked in 1911 at #674 and first appeared on the charts in 1911.

Rank in 1977
#1957
Births in 1977
5
Peak year
1911 (#674)
First appeared
1911
Popularity
1 in 306,918 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Alfonse appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #674. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Alfonse and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Alfonse? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Alfonse. The baby boy name Alfonse was given to 5 baby boys in 1977, ranking #1957 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 306,918 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alfonse peaked in popularity 115 years ago in 1911 on position 674.



Famous with this name

Alfonse Palaima
Alfonse Ruggiero
Alfonse Lutz


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Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Alfonse is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alfonse is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,099 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,099.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alfonse is where you live.


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Alfonse origin and meaning

Alfonse is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Alfonse, pop culture references for the name Alfonse and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Alfonse

We've found the following names that sound similar to Alfonse, sorted by popularity.

Alvin / Alfonso / Alphonso / Alphonse / Alfonzo / Albin / Albino / Alfonza / Alvino / Alphonzo /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19771957
19731770
19691516
19641371
19601355
19581577
19571582
19551558
19541241
19511527
19501424
19481546
19471277
19431498
19421394
19411435
19391155
19371062
19351382
19341034
19331096
19321123
19311173
19301331
1929856
19281703
1927992
19261058
19251183
1924890
1923945
1922876
1921878
1920864
1919802
1918960
1917723
19161066
19151319
19141119
1913752
1911674

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
New York1099

Even more about Alfonse


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Alfonse a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Alfonse?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1911
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Alfonse
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 306,918
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1911
1977 births +5

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