Alfredo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-FREH-doh /ælˈfrɛdoʊ/
Origin: Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Italian: 'elf counsel'; Spanish: 'noble' or 'wise'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alfredo has its roots in the Old English name Ælfræd, which is composed of the elements "ælf," meaning "elf," and "ræd," meaning "counsel" or "advice." This name was brought into Latin as Alfredeus, which later evolved into various forms in different languages. The name made its way into Italian as Alfredo, where it became popularized.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as many Old English names were adapted into Norman French and subsequently reintroduced into English vernacular. Historically, the name Alfredo is often associated with notable figures, such as Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex from 871 to 899, who is celebrated for his defense against Viking invasions and for his contributions to education and legal reform.
The name gained further prominence through its association with various saints and historical texts, including the translations of the Bible into Old English, which helped to solidify its place in the cultural lexicon of medieval England. Culturally, the name Alfredo has been imbued with connotations of wisdom and strength, reflecting the meanings of its components.
It has been used in literature and the arts, often symbolizing nobility and leadership. The name has also inspired diminutive forms such as Alfie, which have been used affectionately in various cultures.
Overall, Alfredo carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting a blend of linguistic evolution and the enduring legacy of its historical bearers.
Famous people named Alfredo
In this section, you will find notable people named Alfredo. 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 Alfredo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Alfredo Garcia is a character best known for the film Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia.
Alfredo Di Stefano was a footballer best known for his time with Real Madrid and the Argentina national team.
Alfredo James Pacino is an actor best known for The Godfather, Scarface, and Scent of a Woman.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alfredo was first seen in the United States in 1887.
Alfredo has ranked as high as #491 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Alfredo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alfredo 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 Alfredo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Alfredo (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 98 | |
| CA | 92 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| AZ | 13 | |
| IL | 12 | |
| WA | 11 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| NV | 5 |
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 Alfredo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 321 |
| 2023 | 354 |
| 2022 | 373 |
| 2021 | 370 |
| 2020 | 324 |
| 2019 | 415 |
| 2018 | 440 |
| 2017 | 462 |
| 2016 | 483 |
| 2015 | 470 |
| 2014 | 526 |
| 2013 | 540 |
| 2012 | 541 |
| 2011 | 542 |
| 2010 | 573 |
| 2009 | 685 |
| 2008 | 784 |
| 2007 | 908 |
| 2006 | 939 |
| 2005 | 845 |
| 2004 | 922 |
| 2003 | 932 |
| 2002 | 958 |
| 2001 | 979 |
| 2000 | 999 |
| 1999 | 1,025 |
| 1998 | 955 |
| 1997 | 998 |
| 1996 | 1,034 |
| 1995 | 1,042 |
| 1994 | 997 |
| 1993 | 1,080 |
| 1992 | 1,047 |
| 1991 | 958 |
| 1990 | 974 |
| 1989 | 917 |
| 1988 | 803 |
| 1987 | 735 |
| 1986 | 808 |
| 1985 | 770 |
| 1984 | 675 |
| 1983 | 715 |
| 1982 | 780 |
| 1981 | 816 |
| 1980 | 820 |
| 1979 | 749 |
| 1978 | 701 |
| 1977 | 701 |
| 1976 | 652 |
| 1975 | 705 |
| 1974 | 651 |
| 1973 | 653 |
| 1972 | 591 |
| 1971 | 598 |
| 1970 | 576 |
| 1969 | 528 |
| 1968 | 494 |
| 1967 | 526 |
| 1966 | 516 |
| 1965 | 488 |
| 1964 | 529 |
| 1963 | 462 |
| 1962 | 473 |
| 1961 | 467 |
| 1960 | 482 |
| 1959 | 463 |
| 1958 | 440 |
| 1957 | 449 |
| 1956 | 422 |
| 1955 | 402 |
| 1954 | 409 |
| 1953 | 400 |
| 1952 | 386 |
| 1951 | 349 |
| 1950 | 321 |
| 1949 | 344 |
| 1948 | 310 |
| 1947 | 260 |
| 1946 | 290 |
| 1945 | 224 |
| 1944 | 244 |
| 1943 | 226 |
| 1942 | 198 |
| 1941 | 212 |
| 1940 | 169 |
| 1939 | 169 |
| 1938 | 172 |
| 1937 | 177 |
| 1936 | 176 |
| 1935 | 200 |
| 1934 | 176 |
| 1933 | 175 |
| 1932 | 223 |
| 1931 | 206 |
| 1930 | 268 |
| 1929 | 271 |
| 1928 | 281 |
| 1927 | 238 |
| 1926 | 212 |
| 1925 | 206 |
| 1924 | 205 |
| 1923 | 187 |
| 1922 | 169 |
| 1921 | 159 |
| 1920 | 110 |
| 1919 | 132 |
| 1918 | 126 |
| 1917 | 124 |
| 1916 | 123 |
| 1915 | 89 |
| 1914 | 81 |
| 1913 | 55 |
| 1912 | 45 |
| 1911 | 27 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1908 | 28 |
| 1907 | 17 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1905 | 22 |
| 1904 | 19 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1887 | 7 |