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Alphonsus

Pronunciation
[Al-phon-sus]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Noble Or Ready
Origin
Irish

Alphonsus Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 447 baby boys have been named Alphonsus. The name peaked in 1917 with 28 US births that year (rank #1291). In 2024, ranked #8318 nationally — 7,027 places below its 1917 peak.

Top States for Alphonsus

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Alphonsus births are: Pennsylvania (32), New York (11), Massachusetts (5).

Other Irish-Origin Names Like Alphonsus

If you like Alphonsus's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →

9-Letter Names Starting with A

Names with Alphonsus's exact length and starting letter: Abdikarim, Abhimanyu, Abimelech, Abracomas, Acheflour.

Quick Facts About Alphonsus

1,167
Irish baby names in our dictionary
705
Irish male names
145
9-letter A-names in our dictionary
1,087
A-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Famous People Named Alphonsus

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Alphonsus.

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Compare Alphonsus to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Alphonsus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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