Alfreda
Girl nameAlfreda has been given to 11,418 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1958.
Meaning & origin
Originally a variant of Elfreda, used as a feminine form of Alfred since the 19th century.
Origin: Old English
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
11,418
Peak year
1958 (363 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1881
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Alfreda's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #780 |
| 1925 | #456 |
| 1950 | #599 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Alfreda — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alfreda.
FAQ
How popular is the name Alfreda?
Alfreda has been given to 11,418 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Alfreda peak?
Alfreda peaked in 1958, when 363 babies were given the name.
Is Alfreda a girl or boy name?
Alfreda is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Alfreda are girls).
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