Boy · #3,338 in 2026

Walfred

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

Current Rank

#3,338

Peak Rank

#1,820 (1920)

Total Babies

227

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1945

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#1820

Peak Rank

227

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Walfred

Walfred first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 15 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 19 Walfreds were born — ranking #1,820 that year. As of 2026, Walfred ranks #3,338 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 227 Walfreds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Walfred

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Walfred

What does the name Walfred mean?

Walfred is a boy'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 Walfred in 2026?

In 2026, Walfred ranks #3,338 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Walfred most popular?

Walfred reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,820 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Walfred a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Walfred?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Walfred include Callie, Acy, Jb. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Walfred

Walfred is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 227 births in the dataset. Walfred's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,820. Use the chart and map above to compare Walfred'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.