Alfred
5 countries#840 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alfred was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
245,153 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #840 · peaked in 1928 with 6,291 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
65,881 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1128 · peaked in 1910 with 1,994 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Paris, Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10,832 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2021 with 748 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10,459 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #80 · peaked in 2021 with 739 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
314 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #226 · peaked in 2019 with 20 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
59 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 2009 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Alfred’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #749 | — |
| 2007 | #743 | ↑6 |
| 2008 | #787 | ↓44 |
| 2009 | #828 | ↓41 |
| 2010 | #904 | ↓76 |
| 2011 | #919 | ↓15 |
| 2012 | #949 | ↓30 |
| 2013 | #962 | ↓13 |
| 2014 | #795 | ↑167 |
| 2015 | #922 | ↓127 |
| 2016 | #845 | ↑77 |
| 2017 | #864 | ↓19 |
| 2018 | #862 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #802 | ↑60 |
| 2020 | #899 | ↓97 |
| 2021 | #901 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #837 | ↑64 |
| 2023 | #928 | ↓91 |
| 2024 | #837 | ↑91 |
| 2025 | #840 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Alfred
Is Alfred a popular name?
Yes — Alfred currently ranks #840 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Alfred more common for boys or girls?
Alfred is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Alfred most popular?
Alfred peaked in 1928 in United States, with 6,291 recorded births that year.
Is Alfred rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Alfred’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #35 in 1880 to #840 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Alfred?
At least 321,866 babies have been recorded with the name Alfred across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Alfred popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alfred appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alfred?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Alfred include Alvin, Yadiel, Benny, Casen.
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