boy's name
Alfard
AL-ferd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 91
Alfard is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1949 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1928, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Alfard Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 15 |
How Popular Is Alfard?
In 1949, Alfard was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alfard
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alfard Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alfard over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alfard
- English AL-ferd
Sibling Names for Alfard
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alfard — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alfard
How popular is the name Alfard?
In 1949, Alfard was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Alfard a girl's or a boy's name?
Alfard is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alfard?
Alfard has 2 syllables.
When was Alfard most popular?
Alfard peaked in 1928, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.