Alonzia
Feminine name derived from the medieval German name Alfonza, a variant of Alfonso.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Alonzia. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 77.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Alonzia today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alonzia births was 1998 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alonzia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alonzia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1998
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1931 SSA rank
#3,776
Tracked since 1931
Gender
Gender distribution for Alonzia
Alonzia is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 22 total registrations, 5 (22.7%) were male and 17 (77.3%) were female.
Alonzia as a male name
- Ranked #3,776 in 1931
- 5 male births in 1931
- Peak: 1931 (5 births)
Alonzia as a female name
- Ranked #16,245 in 2004
- 5 female births in 2004
- Peak: 1998 (7 births)
Popularity
Alonzia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alonzia from the 1930s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alonzia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alonzia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alonzia
The name Alonzia is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, derived from the word "alonus," meaning "nourishing" or "fertile." This name can be traced back to ancient Roman times, where it was likely used as a descriptor or surname before evolving into a given name.
In the early medieval period, the name Alonzia gained popularity among certain Christian communities, possibly due to its perceived connection with concepts of abundance and fruitfulness. However, concrete historical references from this era are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alonzia can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from a monastery in northern Italy. The manuscript mentions an Alonzia di Monferrato, a noblewoman who played a significant role in the local community's affairs.
During the Renaissance, the name Alonzia appeared sporadically in various European regions, particularly in Italy and Spain. One notable figure was Alonzia de' Medici (1456-1520), a member of the influential Medici family in Florence, known for her patronage of the arts and her philanthropic endeavors.
In the 17th century, Alonzia Gonzaga (1594-1622) was a prominent Italian noblewoman and a member of the House of Gonzaga, who served as the Duchess of Montferrat and Regent of Mantua.
Moving into the 18th century, Alonzia Marianna Segala (1707-1778) was an Italian painter and engraver active in Venice, renowned for her portraits and religious works.
In the 19th century, Alonzia Buitrago (1822-1899) was a Venezuelan poet and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education. Her works celebrated the beauty of her native land and its people.
While the name Alonzia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and intriguing choice, carrying with it a sense of cultural richness and connection to its ancient Latin roots.
People
Alonzia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alonzia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Alonzia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alonzia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alonzia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Alonzia a common name?
We classify Alonzia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alonzia most popular?
The single biggest year for Alonzia was 1998, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alonzia is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alonzia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alonzia a female name?
Yes, 77.3% of people registered as Alonzia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alonzia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alonzia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alonzia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Alonzia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.