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Alfred

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Alfred was most popular in 1928, when 6,291 American babies were given the name — ranking #71 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,720, with 293 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 245,153 people named Alfred.

Most popular in1928
Rank that year#71
Births that year6,291
Total since 1880245,153

Alfred over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Alfred’s peak in 1928. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "counsel of the elves"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org