Alfred
Peaked at #32 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Alfred has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Alfred — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1126
in 1931
Last ranked
#13503
in 1994
Years tracked
85
1898–1994
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1898, Alfred reached its peak popularity for girls in 1931, ranking #1126 nationally with 40 babies given the name that year.
Alfred hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1994, when it stood at #13503.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #13,503 | 5 |
| 1991 | #13,218 | 5 |
| 1989 | #8,786 | 8 |
| 1987 | #8,799 | 7 |
| 1986 | #6,171 | 11 |
| 1983 | #6,724 | 9 |
| 1982 | #9,256 | 6 |
| 1981 | #7,423 | 8 |
Alfred — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#32
in 1882
Current rank
#838
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Alfred reached its peak popularity for boys in 1882, ranking #32 nationally with 523 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #795 (2014) to #838 (2024) — a 5% drop.
As of 2024, Alfred ranks #838 nationally for boys, with 293 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #838 | 293 |
| 2023 | #928 | 245 |
| 2022 | #841 | 289 |
| 2021 | #903 | 254 |
| 2020 | #899 | 250 |
| 2019 | #802 | 286 |
| 2018 | #862 | 254 |
| 2017 | #863 | 252 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alfred most popular?
Alfred was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #32 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alfred becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alfred?
At least 244,850 babies have been recorded with the name Alfred in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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