boy's name
Alphonsa
al-FON-suh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 280
Alphonsa is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 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 1961, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Alphonsa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Alphonsa?
In 1991, Alphonsa 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 Alphonsa 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 Alphonsa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alphonsa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alphonsa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alphonsa
- English al-FON-suh
Sibling Names for Alphonsa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alphonsa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alphonsa
How popular is the name Alphonsa?
In 1991, Alphonsa 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 Alphonsa a girl's or a boy's name?
Alphonsa is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alphonsa?
Alphonsa has 3 syllables.
When was Alphonsa most popular?
Alphonsa peaked in 1961, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.