Lonzo

Lonzo - A very unique male name

Lonzo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #685. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lonzo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lonzo? 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 Lonzo. The baby boy name Lonzo was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4143 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lonzo peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 602.

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Lonzo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lonzo is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #992 - and is the least popular in Arizona at position #992.

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 Lonzo is where you live.

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Lonzo origin and meaning

Short form of Alonzo

A short form of Alonzo, the Spanish form of Alfonso, from Germanic Adalfuns, 'noble and ready'

Lonzo has been used as a name in its own right since 1910, peaking in 1919, and got a modern visibility boost from basketball player Lonzo Ball. It keeps the friendly, old-southern feel of Alonzo in two syllables.

Attested etymology

Lonzo is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Lonzo, pop culture references for the name Lonzo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lonzo

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

Lance / Lennox / Linus / Link / Lenox / Long / Leonce / Leng / Lonzie / Lennis /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Lonzo

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 Lonzo 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 Lonzo?

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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Pronunciation

LON-zoh · /ˈlɒnzoʊ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Alonzo — The full form, a separate established name.

Nicknames: Lon

Famous bearers

• Lonzo Ball — American basketball player, NBA point guard (b. 1997) Contemporary

Style

Short formClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Lonzo for a compact, characterful short form with both vintage and basketball associations.

Worth knowing

• Some will assume it's short for Alonzo even when it stands alone.