Alonso is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alonso in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2264
US Rank #769
About the Name Alonso
Alonso has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 541 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1723 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.
Alonso is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #769, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alonso
Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Alonso per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alonso in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alonso has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 541 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1723 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Alonso is more popular in the US (#769) than in the UK (#2264). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Alonso include: Alonso Guerrero Pérez — Alonso Guerrero Pérez is a Spanish writer and professor.; Pedro Alonso — Pedro González Alonso is a Spanish actor, writer, and artist.; Sito Alonso — Alfonso Alonso Blasco, commonly known as Sito Alonso, is a Spanish professional basketball coach who is the head coach for Spanish Liga ACB club UCAM Murcia..
Alonso ranks #769 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
10
UK babies named Alonso (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 541 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alonso
Likely around 1 other Alonso in the class
UK Popularity (2004–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Alonso
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Alonso Llano Ruiz was a Colombian Roman Catholic bishop. Ordained to the priesthood in 1973, Llano Ruiz was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Istmina–Tadó, Colombia and retired in 2010.
Pedro González Alonso is a Spanish actor, writer, and artist. He is best known for his role of Andrés "Berlin" de Fonollosa in the Spanish heist series Money Heist (La casa de papel) and its spin-off Berlin, and for the role of Diego Murquía in the historical drama series Gran Hotel.
Alfonso Alonso Blasco, commonly known as Sito Alonso, is a Spanish professional basketball coach who is the head coach for Spanish Liga ACB club UCAM Murcia.
Carlos Alonso is an Argentine contemporary painter, draftsman and printmaker. Though he was a Social realist in his early career, he is best known as a New realist.
Alicia Alonso was a Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer whose company became the Ballet Nacional de Cuba in 1955. She is best known for her portrayals of Giselle and the ballet version of Carmen.
Ramón Ruiz Alonso was a Spanish politician who was a right-wing activist during the Second Spanish Republic and typographer by trade. Married to actress Magdalena Penella, they had four daughters: Terele Pávez, Julia Ruiz Penella, Elisa Montés and Emma Penella.
Yonder Alonso is a Cuban former professional baseball first baseman and current MLB Network analyst. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies.
José Antonio Alonso Suárez was a Spanish judge and politician, member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). He was member of the Spanish Cabinet from 2004 to 2008.