girl's name
Elfreda
el-FREE-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 944
Elfreda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 7 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 1917, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1887.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elfreda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 58 |
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 202 |
| 1920s | 222 |
| 1930s | 126 |
| 1940s | 94 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 32 |
How Popular Is Elfreda?
In 1978, Elfreda was given to 7 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.
Where Elfreda Is Used
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 Elfreda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elfreda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elfreda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elfreda
- English el-FREE-duh
Sibling Names for Elfreda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elfreda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elfreda
How popular is the name Elfreda?
In 1978, Elfreda was given to 7 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 Elfreda a girl's or a boy's name?
Elfreda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elfreda?
Elfreda has 3 syllables.
When was Elfreda most popular?
Elfreda peaked in 1917, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.