Is Alfred a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Alfred is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Alfred?

It’s currently ranked #641 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Alfred?

AL-fred · IPA: //ˈæl.frɛd//

Alfred Boy

Popularity: #641 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-fred / /ˈæl.frɛd/

Old English; German

Meaning

Old English: elf counsel; German: noble counsel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alfred has roots in Old English, derived from 'Ælfræd'. It was popularized by Alfred the Great, the 9th-century King of Wessex known for his defense against Viking invasions. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in England and Germany, and has maintained a classic appeal over centuries.

Trend Summary

Alfred has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, often associated with vintage name trends.

Variants

Alf
Alfie

International Variants

Alfredo (Spanish)
Alfredo (Italian)
Alfred (French)
Alfredo (Portuguese)

Famous people named Alfred

Alfred Lord Tennyson was a British poet laureate known for his works such as 'The Charge of the Light Brigade'.

Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor, best known for establishing the Nobel Prizes.

Alfred Hitchcock was a renowned British film director and producer, famous for his suspenseful films.

Alfred Einstein was a German-American physicist and musicologist, known for his contributions to music theory.

Fictional characters named Alfred

Alfred Pennyworth is the loyal butler of Bruce Wayne in the DC Comics universe.

Alfred the Great is a character in various historical novels and adaptations, representing the historical king.

Sibling Suggestions

Arthur Henry Edmund William George Charles

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alfred was first seen in the United States in 1880. Alfred has ranked as high as #70 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Alfred has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alfred (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	28	13%
NY	22	10%
FL	20	9%
TX	17	8%
MA	14	7%
MI	13	6%
VA	12	6%
OH	11	5%
IL	11	5%
PA	11	5%
MN	10	5%
UT	9	4%
MO	9	4%
GA	8	4%
NC	7	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	469
1881	466
1882	523
1883	457
1884	520
1885	446
1886	480
1887	468
1888	536
1889	472
1890	549
1891	499
1892	542
1893	530
1894	521
1895	551
1896	527
1897	513
1898	645
1899	496
1900	640
1901	506
1902	590
1903	557
1904	600
1905	591
1906	632
1907	738
1908	739
1909	763
1910	922
1911	1,158
1912	2,210
1913	2,577
1914	3,347
1915	4,231
1916	4,278
1917	4,424
1918	4,873
1919	4,615
1920	5,006
1921	4,925
1922	4,833
1923	5,005
1924	4,929
1925	4,796
1926	4,726
1927	4,756
1928	6,252
1929	4,928
1930	4,558
1931	3,949
1932	3,899
1933	3,268
1934	3,159
1935	3,128
1936	3,252
1937	3,181
1938	3,008
1939	2,990
1940	3,062
1941	3,052
1942	3,408
1943	3,445
1944	3,047
1945	2,894
1946	3,238
1947	3,417
1948	3,245
1949	3,189
1950	3,235
1951	3,203
1952	3,134
1953	3,132
1954	3,044
1955	2,980
1956	2,946
1957	2,822
1958	2,712
1959	2,543
1960	2,407
1961	2,281
1962	2,129
1963	1,987
1964	1,963
1965	1,655
1966	1,608
1967	1,633
1968	1,494
1969	1,496
1970	1,418
1971	1,371
1972	1,163
1973	1,075
1974	973
1975	950
1976	902
1977	948
1978	895
1979	836
1980	864
1981	815
1982	834
1983	808
1984	748
1985	675
1986	672
1987	682
1988	721
1989	634
1990	643
1991	577
1992	571
1993	524
1994	453
1995	449
1996	423
1997	378
1998	372
1999	338
2000	350
2001	345
2002	284
2003	274
2004	267
2005	280
2006	282
2007	301
2008	278
2009	262
2010	225
2011	219
2012	212
2013	208
2014	288
2015	232
2016	266
2017	252
2018	254
2019	286
2020	250
2021	254
2022	289
2023	245
2024	293