Is Alfredo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Alfredo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Alfredo?

It’s currently ranked #615 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Alfredo?

al-FREH-doh · IPA: /ælˈfrɛdoʊ/

Alfredo Boy

Popularity: #615 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciational-FREH-doh / ælˈfrɛdoʊ

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: 'elf counsel'; Spanish: 'noble' or 'wise'

Historical & Cultural Background

Alfredo is derived from the Italian name 'Alfredo', which is a diminutive of 'Alfred'. It has roots in Old English and has been popularized in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain. The name gained popularity in the 19th century and has been associated with various notable figures and cultural references.

Trend Summary

Alfredo has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in usage during the late 20th century.

Variants

Alfred
Alfrede

International Variants

Alfredo (Spanish)
Alfredo (Italian)
Alfred (English)

Famous people named Alfredo

Alfredo Garcia was a Mexican-American musician known for his contributions to the mariachi genre.

Alfredo Di Stefano was a renowned Argentine-Spanish footballer and coach, celebrated for his exceptional skills and leadership.

Alfredo Kraus was a Spanish tenor, recognized as one of the greatest operatic tenors of the 20th century.

Alfredo Morelos is a Colombian professional footballer known for his time with Rangers FC in Scotland.

Fictional characters named Alfredo

Alfredo Linguini is a character in the animated film 'Ratatouille', known for being a young chef who partners with a rat to create culinary masterpieces.

Alfredo Garcia is a character in the film 'Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia', portrayed as a man on a quest for a bounty.

Sibling Suggestions

Alessandro Antonio Marco Giovanni Matteo Luca

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)

Top States for Alfredo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	98	37%
CA	92	34%
FL	14	5%
AZ	13	5%
IL	12	4%
WA	11	4%
GA	8	3%
NY	8	3%
NC	7	3%
NV	5	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1887	7
1889	7
1890	5
1891	5
1892	5
1893	6
1894	7
1895	10
1896	10
1897	5
1898	11
1899	9
1900	11
1901	16
1902	15
1903	10
1904	19
1905	22
1906	14
1907	17
1908	28
1909	15
1910	35
1911	27
1912	45
1913	55
1914	81
1915	89
1916	123
1917	124
1918	126
1919	132
1920	110
1921	159
1922	169
1923	187
1924	205
1925	206
1926	212
1927	238
1928	281
1929	271
1930	268
1931	206
1932	223
1933	175
1934	176
1935	200
1936	176
1937	177
1938	172
1939	169
1940	169
1941	212
1942	198
1943	226
1944	244
1945	224
1946	290
1947	260
1948	310
1949	344
1950	321
1951	349
1952	386
1953	400
1954	409
1955	402
1956	422
1957	449
1958	440
1959	463
1960	482
1961	467
1962	473
1963	462
1964	529
1965	488
1966	516
1967	526
1968	494
1969	528
1970	576
1971	598
1972	591
1973	653
1974	651
1975	705
1976	652
1977	701
1978	701
1979	749
1980	820
1981	816
1982	780
1983	715
1984	675
1985	770
1986	808
1987	735
1988	803
1989	917
1990	974
1991	958
1992	1,047
1993	1,080
1994	997
1995	1,042
1996	1,034
1997	998
1998	955
1999	1,025
2000	999
2001	979
2002	958
2003	932
2004	922
2005	845
2006	939
2007	908
2008	784
2009	685
2010	573
2011	542
2012	541
2013	540
2014	526
2015	470
2016	483
2017	462
2018	440
2019	415
2020	324
2021	370
2022	373
2023	354
2024	321