Boy · #4,936 in 2026

Alferd

Name: Popularity of the name Alferd in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alferd, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,936

Peak Rank

#1,299 (1930)

Total Babies

957

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1891

First Year

1976

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#1299

Peak Rank

957

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Alferd

Alferd first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1891, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 30 Alferds were born — ranking #1,299 that year. As of 2026, Alferd ranks #4,936 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 957 Alferds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Alferd

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alferd is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Alford
Alphard
Ilford
Elford
Alfred
Ashford
Salford
Allard
Afeard
Alfre
Afred
Galford

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alferd

What does the name Alferd mean?

Alferd is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1891. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Alferd in 2026?

In 2026, Alferd ranks #4,936 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Alferd most popular?

Alferd reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #1,299 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Alferd most popular?

Alferd has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Alferd.

Is Alferd a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alferd is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alferd?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alferd include Romel, Damein, Truth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alferd

Alferd is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 957 births in the dataset. Alferd's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #1,299. Use the chart and map above to compare Alferd's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.