Infographic of Alfred name meaning, which is “Elf- counsel; wise counselor.” Based on the Anglo-Saxon ael (elf) and raed (counsel), in allusion to the once proverbial wisdom of the elves. Feminine form: Alfreda. Fred.
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Alfred Name Popularity

How popular is the name Alfred? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 — 899 0.2553%
1911 — 1,144 0.3072%
1912 — 2,209 0.438%
1913 — 2,571 0.4535%
1914 — 3,338 0.479%
1915 — 4,228 0.4654%
1916 — 4,275 0.4426%
1917 — 4,420 0.4418%
1918 — 4,871 0.4539%
1919 — 4,609 0.4402%
1920 — 5,004 0.4501%
1921 — 4,923 0.4299%
1922 — 4,826 0.4332%
1923 — 5,004 0.4468%
1924 — 4,925 0.4241%
1925 — 4,792 0.424%
1926 — 4,727 0.4298%
1927 — 4,744 0.4286%
1928 — 6,240 0.5832%
1929 — 4,928 0.4758%
1930 — 4,547 0.4353%
1931 — 3,940 0.3992%
1932 — 3,888 0.3935%
1933 — 3,265 0.3505%
1934 — 3,156 0.3265%
1935 — 3,118 0.3209%
1936 — 3,248 0.3372%
1937 — 3,175 0.3222%
1938 — 3,003 0.2933%
1939 — 2,984 0.2934%
1940 — 3,051 0.287%
1941 — 3,046 0.2706%
1942 — 3,401 0.2693%
1943 — 3,443 0.2637%
1944 — 3,045 0.2457%
1945 — 2,892 0.2371%
1946 — 3,232 0.219%
1947 — 3,400 0.2037%
1948 — 3,243 0.2031%
1949 — 3,179 0.1976%
1950 — 3,226 0.2004%
1951 — 3,193 0.1883%
1952 — 3,127 0.1791%
1953 — 3,098 0.175%
1954 — 3,040 0.1663%
1955 — 2,963 0.1611%
1956 — 2,931 0.1552%
1957 — 2,819 0.1465%
1958 — 2,688 0.1422%
1959 — 2,543 0.1338%
1960 — 2,387 0.126%
1961 — 2,257 0.1195%
1962 — 2,107 0.1148%
1963 — 1,963 0.1094%
1964 — 1,946 0.1106%
1965 — 1,636 0.1%
1966 — 1,586 0.1016%
1967 — 1,615 0.1064%
1968 — 1,481 0.0986%
1969 — 1,479 0.096%
1970 — 1,395 0.0877%
1971 — 1,352 0.09%
1972 — 1,144 0.084%
1973 — 1,051 0.0811%
1974 — 946 0.0728%
1975 — 923 0.0718%
1976 — 873 0.0677%
1977 — 905 0.0671%
1978 — 853 0.0634%
1979 — 794 0.0563%
1980 — 823 0.0563%
1981 — 772 0.0525%
1982 — 798 0.0534%
1983 — 775 0.0525%
1984 — 704 0.0473%
1985 — 633 0.0417%
1986 — 620 0.0411%
1987 — 632 0.0414%
1988 — 678 0.0435%
1989 — 587 0.0364%
1990 — 608 0.0367%
1991 — 538 0.033%
1992 — 529 0.0331%
1993 — 488 0.0313%
1994 — 411 0.0268%
1995 — 408 0.0271%
1996 — 366 0.0244%
1997 — 331 0.0224%
1998 — 319 0.0213%
1999 — 290 0.0194%
2000 — 292 0.0191%
2001 — 315 0.0209%
2002 — 213 0.0142%
2003 — 225 0.0148%
2004 — 221 0.0145%
2005 — 214 0.014%
2006 — 213 0.0136%
2007 — 262 0.0166%
2008 — 225 0.0146%
2009 — 203 0.0136%
2010 — 166 0.0115%
2011 — 158 0.0111%
2012 — 157 0.011%
2013 — 149 0.0105%
2014 — 233 0.016%
2015 — 170 0.0117%
2016 — 192 0.0133%
2017 — 205 0.0147%
2018 — 192 0.014%
2019 — 230 0.017%
2020 — 182 0.0143%
2021 — 197 0.0161%
2022 — 252 0.0191%
2023 — 175 0.0135%

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Names Like Alfred

If you like Alfred, you’ll love these other names like Alfred.

What names are diminutives of Alfred?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Alfred sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Alfred, but shorter.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Al
Alf

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfie

Elf or magical counsel; ready for battle

German

What names are variants of Alfred?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Alfred.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Ahlfred

Elf or magical counsel

English

Ailfred

Elf or magical counsel

English

Ailfrid

Elf or magical counsel

English

Ailfryd

Elf or magical counsel

English

Al
Alf

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfeo

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfey

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfie

Elf or magical counsel; ready for battle

German

Alfre

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfredas

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfredo

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfredos

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfrey

Elf or magical counsel

English

Alfy

Elf or magical counsel; ready for battle

German

Avery

Elf counsel

English

Elfred

Elf or magical counsel

English

Fred

Elf or magical counsel; peaceful ruler

German

Freddie

Elf or magical counsel; peaceful ruler

German

Freddy

Elf or magical counsel; peaceful ruler

German

Fredo

Elf or magical counsel

English

What names sound like Alfred?

If you like how Alfred sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Alfred.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Alford

The old river-ford

English

Walfred

Ruler of peace

German

Wilfred

Desiring peace

English

What names are similar to Alfred?

Find a name that’s like Alfred, but just a little bit different.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Alured

Latin

Lists With Alfred

Find inspiration in these baby boy name lists featuring the name Alfred.

Siblings of Alfred

Mamas with kids named Alfred also have kids with these names.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Rosemary

Dew of the sea

Latin

Evangeline

Good news

English

Anthony

Unknown meaning

Latin

Jack

God is gracious

English

Not
Albert

Noble, bright, famous

German

Sahara

Desert

Arabic

Olivia

Olive tree

Latin

Linda

Pretty

Spanish

Edmond

Wealthy protector

English

Kennedy

Helmeted head

Irish

5 Comments

  1. its a very good name

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  2. Family Name

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  3. My eldest son, Maxwell, was really into Batman when we asked him what he wanted his brother to be named. He yelled out “ALFRED!” we of course laughed it off. When he was born the name that we picked out really didn’t fit. Maxwell ran into the room and yelled “IS ALFRED BORN YET?” And it stuck. Alfred William Heart is a strong name.

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  4. My husband loves Alfred the Great, and it is an old family name on my maternal side. We call him Freddy.

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    • Awesome name.YourSon will b a true leader.Love him always as you do now and listen to him just listen .

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