Alfonso
Pronunciation: [ alf-AHNS-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alfonso first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 81 babies have been named Alfonso in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alfonso is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,441 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,441
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Alfonso
Alfonso is a girl name .
Is Alfonso a boy or girl name? Alfonso is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,441 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #925. Alfonso is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alfonso is currently ranked #37,441 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alfonso include Alf, Alfo, Alfoy, Alfoie, Nso, Nsoy, Nsoie, Aly, Alie, and Alfkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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