Holding steady.
Popularity of Alfretta since 1896
Babies named Alfretta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alfretta's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 68 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alfretta is a rare feminine elaboration of Alfred, first recorded in 1896, which remains its peak year of use. The name has never placed in the top 1000, placing it among the most uncommon vintage names. Its trajectory is stable, with negligible births in recent decades. The name reflects late-19th-century American naming fashions for ornate feminine forms.
Alfretta is a feminine elaboration of Alfred, derived from the Old English elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'ræd' (counsel) or alternatively 'þryð' (strength). The name emerged in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of creating ornate feminine variants of male names. It saw very limited use, with its peak popularity in the 1890s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alfie, Etta, Fretta, Letty
Sibling names for Alfretta
Names that share Alfretta's style, for a brother or sister.
