Alfreda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alfreda originates from Old English, meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise counselor'. It evolved from the male name Alfred, transitioning through historical forms before becoming recognized as a feminine name. The name is linked to traits such as wisdom and classic elegance, though it has no biblical relevance. Its popularity rose in the late 19th century, and it remains a vintage choice today.
The name Alfreda is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alfreda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alfreda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6287th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8770th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 539th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 649th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 635th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1305th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4032nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21694th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alfreda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alfreda"
Pronunciation
/ælˈfridə/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Alfreda is derived from the Old English name 'Ælfrēd', which means 'elf counsel' or 'wise counselor'. The feminine form is created by adding the suffix '-a'.
Meaning
elf counsel, wise counselor
Language Evolution
Ælfrēd, Alfred, Alfreda
Historical Usage
Alfreda gained popularity in the late 19th to early 20th centuries as a feminine variant of the male name Alfred, which has historical significance due to notable figures such as King Alfred the Great.
Variants & Derivatives
Alfred, Alfredia, Alfretta
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alfreda is considered a vintage name that conveys a sense of classic elegance, although it is not widely used in contemporary naming trends.
Famous People
Alfreda D. H. Moyer, Alfreda B. D. McKenzie
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alfreda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alfreda"
"Alfreda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6287th of 7552 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8770th of 10718 | 12 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 539th of 9107 | 3,023 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 649th of 9204 | 2,188 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 635th of 12526 | 4,176 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1305th of 19264 | 1,368 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4032nd of 27321 | 376 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21694th of 35406 | 32 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Alfreda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alfreda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
33.33% 472nd/1416 |
20.81% 287th/1379 |
39.56% 936th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
42.95% 664th/1546 |
30.46% 474th/1556 |
32.38% 762nd/2353 |
75.95% 1175th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.81% 753rd/2227 |
29.96% 728th/2430 |
16.47% 470th/2853 |
43.86% 1217th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.19% 1621st/2937 |
50.07% 1744th/3483 |
24.45% 860th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
57.12% 2967th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alfreda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alfreda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.