Alphonso

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Alphonso

Gender: Masculine
Language: Spanish
Etymology:
Alphonso is an alternate form of Alfonso, is a Spanish name based on a Visigothic (Germanic) name, Adalfuns, meaning “Noble, Ready,” from “adal” (noble) and “funs” (ready).

History:
N/A
Please see Alfonso for more information.

Pronunciation: al-fon-so.

Famous Bearers:
Political Figures:
Alphonso Taft (1810-1891)
American politician.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.011 % named Alphonso

Popularity of Alphonso:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1850: 565th most popular.
1875: 576th most popular.
1900-1910: 728th most popular.
1910-1920: 626th most popular.
1920-1930: 568th most popular.
1930-1940: 533rd most popular.
1940-1950: 556th most popular.
1950-1960: 451st most popular.
1960-1970: 522nd most popular.
1970-1980: 663rd most popular.
1980-1990: 848th most popular.
1990: 853rd most popular.
1991: N/A