Lonzo
Boy name · German · Italian · Spanish
Meaningnoble and ready · Italian form of Alonzo
- US rank
- #4,139
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #434 in 1890
25 babies were named Lonzo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 401 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lonzo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 68,493 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lonzo, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lonzo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLonzo has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Lonzos, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #434. Today it's #4,139, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLonzo is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 68,493.
- TrendLonzo has climbed 401 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,139. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLonzo is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #927. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningLonzo is an Italian form of Alonzo, which means “noble and ready”. Our records link it to German, Italian and Spanish roots.
About the name Lonzo
Lonzo is a boy name of German, Italian and Spanish origin meaning “noble and ready”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-nzo”. US birth records list Lonzo for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 141 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #434 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,139, with 25 babies.
Origin:German namesItalian namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 117 | 8,558 boys |
| 1890s | 99 | 10,097 boys |
| 1900s | 131 | 7,614 boys |
| 1910s | 75 | 13,410 boys |
| 1920s | 60 | 16,736 boys |
| 1930s | 43 | 23,175 boys |
| 1940s | 31 | 32,595 boys |
| 1950s | 22 | 44,843 boys |
| 1960s | 13 | 74,794 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 74,963 boys |
| 1980s | 8.8 | 113,507 boys |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 208,768 boys |
| 2000s | 4.1 | 240,964 boys |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 194,175 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 78,637 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Lonzo
What does the name Lonzo mean?
Lonzo means “noble and ready” in Italian, as a form of Alonzo.
What is the origin of the name Lonzo?
Lonzo has German, Italian, Spanish roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Lonzo a boy or girl name?
Lonzo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lonzo?
Lonzo ranked #4,139 for US boys in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#434).