Alfred Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alfred is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alfred?
Alfred is spelled A-L-F-R-E-D. The name has 6 letters.
Alfred at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alfred means “elf counsel” or “wise counsel” and derives from Old English elements.
- Origin
- Alfred is of Old English origin and is commonly associated with historical English figures.
- Pronunciation
- AL-fred · 2 syllables
Alfred Popularity in 2025
Rank#840
Recorded Births293
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #840 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alfred Mean?
Alfred means “elf counsel” or “wise counsel” and derives from Old English elements.
Origin: Alfred is of Old English origin and is commonly associated with historical English figures.
How Do You Pronounce Alfred?
PronunciationAL-fred
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Alfred?
- History
- The name Alfred was borne by several Anglo-Saxon kings, including Alfred the Great, during medieval England.
Alfred Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 293 | #840 |
| 2024 | Boys | 296 | #837 |
| 2023 | Boys | 245 | #928 |
| 2022 | Boys | 291 | #837 |
| 2021 | Boys | 255 | #901 |
| 2020 | Boys | 250 | #899 |
| 2019 | Boys | 286 | #802 |
| 2018 | Boys | 254 | #862 |
| 2017 | Boys | 252 | #864 |
| 2016 | Boys | 266 | #845 |
| 2015 | Boys | 232 | #922 |
| 2014 | Boys | 288 | #795 |
| 2013 | Boys | 208 | #962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 212 | #949 |
| 2011 | Boys | 219 | #919 |
| 2010 | Boys | 225 | #904 |
| 2009 | Boys | 263 | #828 |
| 2008 | Boys | 278 | #787 |
| 2007 | Boys | 301 | #743 |
| 2006 | Boys | 282 | #749 |
| 2005 | Boys | 280 | #725 |
| 2004 | Boys | 267 | #717 |
| 2003 | Boys | 274 | #696 |
| 2002 | Boys | 284 | #657 |
When Was Alfred Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1928 · Boys
6,252 recorded births
National rank #33
1920 · Boys
5,006 recorded births
National rank #42
1923 · Boys
5,005 recorded births
National rank #42
1924 · Boys
4,929 recorded births
National rank #43
Where Alfred Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| UT | #473 | 9 |
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| MI | #571 | 14 |
| PA | #605 | 15 |
| MA | #620 | 7 |
| IL | #632 | 14 |
| NY | #639 | 23 |