unisex name
Alfonsa
al-FON-suh
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 165
Alfonsa is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 13% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1972 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1947, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1919.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Alfonsa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 11 |
How Popular Is Alfonsa?
In 1972, Alfonsa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Alfonsa Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alfonsa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alfonsa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alfonsa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alfonsa
- Pronunciation al-FON-suh
Sibling Names for Alfonsa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alfonsa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alfonsa
How popular is the name Alfonsa?
In 1972, Alfonsa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Alfonsa a girl's or a boy's name?
Alfonsa is used for both girls and boys. About 13% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Alfonsa?
Alfonsa has 3 syllables.
When was Alfonsa most popular?
Alfonsa peaked in 1947, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.