Girl · #6,244 in 2026

Elfrida

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

Elfriede, also known as Elfreda, Elfrida, Alfrida, Aelfrida, Elfrieda, Elftrude, Elftraut among other variants, is a female given name, derived from Ælfþryð (Aelfthryth) meaning "elf-strength". The name fell out of fashion in the Middle Ages and was revived in the 19th century in both England and Germany.

Current Rank

#6,244

Peak Rank

#2,117 (1958)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1896

First Year

1959

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#2117

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Elfrida

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Elfrida

Elfrida first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1896, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 28 Elfridas were born — ranking #2,117 that year. As of 2026, Elfrida ranks #6,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Elfridas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elfrida

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

Elfreda
Alfreda
Aelfred
Alfredo
Alpharetta
Afridi
Elford
Ephrata
Alfred
Clarida
Alfreds
Everyday

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elfrida

What does the name Elfrida mean?

How popular is Elfrida in 2026?

In 2026, Elfrida ranks #6,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elfrida most popular?

Elfrida reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,117 that year with 28 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Elfrida a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elfrida?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elfrida include Vernona, Lonita, Carolle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elfrida

Elfrida is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 59 births in the dataset. Elfrida's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,117. Use the chart and map above to compare Elfrida'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.