Alfred
girl nameAlfred entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1127 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1127
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1390 |
| 1900s | #1734 |
| 1910s | #1927 |
| 1920s | #1526 |
| 1930s | #1783 |
| 1940s | #2607 |
| 1950s | #3297 |
| 1960s | #3678 |
| 1970s | #5333 |
| 1980s | #7781 |
| 1990s | #13289 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Alfred are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alfred alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alfred in 2025?
- Alfred is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Alfred most popular?
- Alfred peaked in 1931, reaching #1127 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alfred with classmates?
- Alfred will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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