Alfreda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AL-fre-da /ˈælfrɪdə/
Origin: Old English; German
Meaning: Old English: noble counsel; German: elf strength
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alfreda is of Old English origin, derived from the masculine name Alfred, which itself comes from the Old English "Ælfræd," meaning "elf counsel" or "wise counselor." The components of the name are "ælf," meaning "elf," and "ræd," meaning "counsel" or "advice." The name Alfred was borne by several notable historical figures, including King Alfred the Great, who ruled from 871 to 899 and is remembered for his defense of England against Viking invasions and for his contributions to education and legal reform. The feminine form, Alfreda, likely emerged in the late Middle Ages as a way to feminize the masculine name, reflecting a common practice in naming conventions during that period.
The name gained further historical significance through its association with various saints and noble figures. Saint Alfred, a 9th-century bishop, contributed to the spread of Christianity in England, and his legacy, along with that of King Alfred, helped to solidify the name's place in English history.
The name Alfreda, while less common than its masculine counterpart, has been used in various cultures, often reflecting a connection to the virtues of wisdom and counsel that the original name embodies. Culturally, Alfreda carries connotations of nobility and strength, often associated with the qualities of leadership and wisdom.
The name has appeared in various literary works and historical texts, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness. The diminutive form "Alfie" has also been noted in relation to Alfred, though it is primarily associated with the masculine version.
Overall, Alfreda reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, tracing its roots back to a time when names were imbued with meaning and purpose.
Famous people named Alfreda
In this section, you will find notable people named Alfreda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alfreda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Alfreda D. Williams is a singer best known for her work with the group The Crystals and her solo career.
Alfreda B. Williams is a writer best known for her contributions to children's literature and educational materials.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alfreda was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Alfreda has ranked as high as #903 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Alabama, and South Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Alfreda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alfreda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alfreda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alfreda.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1993 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1992 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1991 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1990 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1989 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1988 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1987 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1986 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1985 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1984 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1983 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1982 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1981 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1980 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1979 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1978 | 54 | 5 | 49 |
| 1977 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1976 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1975 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1974 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 1973 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| 1972 | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| 1971 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1970 | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| 1969 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 1968 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 1967 | 122 | 0 | 122 |
| 1966 | 115 | 0 | 115 |
| 1965 | 159 | 7 | 152 |
| 1964 | 171 | 0 | 171 |
| 1963 | 215 | 0 | 215 |
| 1962 | 236 | 0 | 236 |
| 1961 | 242 | 0 | 242 |
| 1960 | 274 | 0 | 274 |
| 1959 | 294 | 0 | 294 |
| 1958 | 363 | 0 | 363 |
| 1957 | 279 | 6 | 273 |
| 1956 | 267 | 0 | 267 |
| 1955 | 244 | 0 | 244 |
| 1954 | 237 | 7 | 230 |
| 1953 | 203 | 0 | 203 |
| 1952 | 233 | 0 | 233 |
| 1951 | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| 1950 | 199 | 0 | 199 |
| 1949 | 151 | 0 | 151 |
| 1948 | 139 | 0 | 139 |
| 1947 | 135 | 0 | 135 |
| 1946 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 1945 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1944 | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| 1943 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 1942 | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| 1941 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 1940 | 115 | 0 | 115 |
| 1939 | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| 1938 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| 1937 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| 1936 | 115 | 0 | 115 |
| 1935 | 104 | 0 | 104 |
| 1934 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 1933 | 112 | 0 | 112 |
| 1932 | 108 | 5 | 103 |
| 1931 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| 1930 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| 1929 | 148 | 0 | 148 |
| 1928 | 166 | 0 | 166 |
| 1927 | 181 | 0 | 181 |
| 1926 | 196 | 0 | 196 |
| 1925 | 231 | 0 | 231 |
| 1924 | 233 | 5 | 228 |
| 1923 | 198 | 0 | 198 |
| 1922 | 199 | 0 | 199 |
| 1921 | 181 | 0 | 181 |
| 1920 | 205 | 0 | 205 |
| 1919 | 178 | 0 | 178 |
| 1918 | 196 | 0 | 196 |
| 1917 | 174 | 0 | 174 |
| 1916 | 176 | 0 | 176 |
| 1915 | 136 | 0 | 136 |
| 1914 | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| 1913 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1912 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1911 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1910 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1909 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1908 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1907 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1906 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1905 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1904 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1903 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1902 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1901 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1900 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1899 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1898 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1897 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1896 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1895 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1894 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1893 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1892 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1891 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1890 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1888 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1887 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1881 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Top States for Alfreda (1986)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |