Lonzie
Diminutive form of the name Lon, possibly derived from Alonzo or Lawrence.
Name Census estimates that about 297 living Americans carry the first name Lonzie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lonzie today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lonzie births was 1922 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lonzie. 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
- • The typical person named Lonzie is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lonzies were born before 1967.
People living today
297
~ 1 in 1,154,055 Americans
Peak year
1922
21 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,936
Tracked since 1900
Census
Lonzie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 289 people with the first name Lonzie, which placed it at #30,250 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,250
National first-name rank
People counted
289
289 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
71.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lonzie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lonzie is Black at 71.3%. The next largest groups are White (23.2%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lonzie described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lonzie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American71.3% · 206
- White23.2% · 67
- Two or more races2.8% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Lonzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lonzie from the 1900s through to the 1990s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 154 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lonzie 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 Lonzie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lonzies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama recorded the most babies named Lonzie, while Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lonzie
The name Lonzie is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins rooted in the ancient Celtic cultures of Europe. Linguists suggest that the name may be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "lonco," which translates to "bright" or "shining." This connection to light and radiance could have been a desirable trait in ancient times, leading to the name's adoption.
During the early Middle Ages, the name Lonzie gained traction within the Welsh and Cornish communities, where it was often associated with individuals of noble or respected standing. While no definitive historical texts or scriptures directly reference the name, it has been documented in various regional records and chronicles from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lonzie dates back to the 11th century, when a Welsh nobleman named Lonzie ap Rhys was mentioned in the Annales Cambriae, a chronicle detailing events in Wales and surrounding regions. Another notable figure from this time period was Lonzie of Glamorgan, a renowned bard and poet who composed several epic works celebrating the exploits of Welsh warriors and kings.
As the centuries progressed, the name Lonzie continued to be used, albeit sparingly, throughout various parts of the British Isles. In the 16th century, a Scottish merchant named Lonzie MacKenzie gained prominence for his successful trading ventures with the Low Countries. Records also indicate that in the late 17th century, an English artist named Lonzie Willoughby was celebrated for his intricate landscape paintings.
Moving into the 18th century, Lonzie Penrose, a British naval officer, distinguished himself during the Seven Years' War, earning recognition for his bravery and tactical skills. Another notable figure from this era was Lonzie Wyndham, an influential political theorist whose writings on the principles of democracy and civil liberties had a lasting impact on Western thought.
While the name Lonzie has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, its historical significance and connection to various cultures and individuals throughout the ages cannot be denied. Its unique origins and enduring presence serve as a testament to the rich tapestry of human diversity and the enduring power of names to carry forward the stories and legacies of those who came before.
People
Lonzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lonzie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lonzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lonzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 297 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lonzie 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 1,154,055 US residents.
Is Lonzie a common name?
We classify Lonzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 776 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lonzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lonzie was 1922, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lonzie is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lonzie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 289 people with the name Lonzie, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,250 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lonzie in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lonzie?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lonzie leans strongly male. 276 people counted with this name were male (95.8%), compared with 12 female bearers (4.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lonzie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lonzie is Black at 71.3%. The next largest groups are White (23.2%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lonzie most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lonzie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.3% (206 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lonzie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lonzie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lonzie in the SSA data are male. 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 Lonzie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lonzie 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 Lonzie 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.
How common is the name Lonzie?
See how many Americans are named Lonzie on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.