Alfred
Male name · ↓ Falling
142,498
Total Births
1928
Peak Year
#921
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Alfred
Alfred is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 142,498 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 10,263 births |
| 1890s | 12,260 births |
| 1900s | 14,066 births |
| 1910s | 21,841 births |
| 1920s | 24,146 births |
| 1930s | 15,708 births |
| 1940s | 13,356 births |
| 1950s | 12,102 births |
| 1960s | 7,406 births |
| 1970s | 4,189 births |
| 1980s | 2,901 births |
| 1990s | 1,831 births |
| 2000s | 1,120 births |
| 2010s | 951 births |
| 2020s | 358 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alfred?
Alfred has been given to 142,498 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1928 with 2,912 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #921.
Is Alfred a boy or girl name?
Alfred is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Alfred most popular?
Alfred was most popular in 1928, when 2,912 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Alfred?
Alfred first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).