Alfred: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wise counselor guided by the elves of old.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #902
- Peak
- #32 in 1882
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Alfred Means
Alfred is a boy name of English origin. A wise counselor guided by the elves of old.
How Popular Alfred Is
Alfred currently ranks #902 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 1882. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Alfred
- Alfred reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 1882.
- Once a top name, Alfred has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Alfred has been a top 100 name across 166+ years of American history.
- Alfred is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Alfred
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Alfred
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Alfred.
Questions About Alfred
What does Alfred mean?
Alfred is a boy name of English origin. A wise counselor guided by the elves of old.
How popular is Alfred?
Alfred currently ranks #902 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 1882. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Alfred come from?
Alfred comes from English roots. Alfred reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 1882.
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