boy's name
Alferd
AL-furd (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 957
Alferd is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1976 it was given to 6 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 1930, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1891.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Alferd Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 121 |
| 1920s | 223 |
| 1930s | 188 |
| 1940s | 159 |
| 1950s | 142 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 33 |
How Popular Is Alferd?
In 1976, Alferd was given to 6 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 Alferd
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alferd Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alferd over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alferd
- English AL-furd
Sibling Names for Alferd
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alferd — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alferd
How popular is the name Alferd?
In 1976, Alferd was given to 6 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 Alferd a girl's or a boy's name?
Alferd is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alferd?
Alferd has 2 syllables.
When was Alferd most popular?
Alferd peaked in 1930, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.