Girl · #6,567 in 2026

Elfriede

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

Current Rank

#6,567

Peak Rank

#1,748 (1930)

Total Babies

291

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1961

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#1748

Peak Rank

291

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elfriede

Elfriede first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1912, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 21 Elfriedes were born — ranking #1,748 that year. As of 2026, Elfriede ranks #6,567 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 291 Elfriedes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Elfriede

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

Aelfred
Elford
Alfred
Ilford
Efreet
Elfreda
Wilfried
Alford
Alfre
Alphard
Afraid
Belfry

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elfriede

What does the name Elfriede mean?

Elfriede is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elfriede in 2026?

In 2026, Elfriede ranks #6,567 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elfriede most popular?

Elfriede reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #1,748 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Elfriede a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Elfriede?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elfriede include Georgena, Ryah, Quintina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elfriede

Elfriede is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 291 births in the dataset. Elfriede's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #1,748. Use the chart and map above to compare Elfriede'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.