Alfreda

Alfreda: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Alfreda

  • A female given name from Old English.

Etymology

Originally a variant of Elfreda, used as a feminine form of Alfred since the 19th century.

How popular is Alfreda?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#456peak rank (1925)
11,418babies since 1880

Since 1880, 11,383 girls and 35 boys in the U.S. have been named Alfreda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #456 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #3180 in 1954. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Alfreda FAQ

What does the name Alfreda mean?

A female given name from Old English. Originally a variant of Elfreda, used as a feminine form of Alfred since the 19th century.

What is the origin of the name Alfreda?

Alfreda is listed as a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Alfreda?

Since 1880, 11,383 girls and 35 boys in the U.S. have been named Alfreda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #456 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #3180 in 1954. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Alfreda a boy or girl name?

Alfreda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,383 girls and 35 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.