Alfred
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Elf Counsel; Wise Counselor
Background: The name Alfred originates from the Old English name Ælfrēd, which is composed of the elements 'ælf' meaning 'elf' and 'rēd' meaning 'counsel.' This name was also associated with the Germanic root 'fried,' meaning 'peace,' further emphasizing its connotation of wisdom and counsel.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#158
Total births
244,850
Most popular decade
1920s
(151,368 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-42 ranks)
Years in Top 100
72
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 469
- First year rank
- #35
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 6,252
- Peak rank
- #33
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 293
- Recent rank
- #837
Female
- First year
- 1898
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,502
- Peak year
- 1931
- Peak year births
- 40
- Peak rank
- #1,126
- Most recent year
- 1994
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #13,429
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).