Holding steady.
Popularity of Alfrieda since 1894
Babies named Alfrieda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alfrieda's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 35 |
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 205 |
| 1930s | 120 |
| 1940s | 96 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alfrieda is a rare feminine form of Alfred, first recorded in U.S. data in 1894, its peak year. While it never achieved widespread popularity, it represents a 19th-century trend of creating feminine counterparts to established masculine names. With no recent rankings and a stable trajectory, Alfrieda remains a historical curiosity rather than a modern choice, reflecting the naming conventions of the 1890s.
Alfrieda is the feminine form of Alfred, which derives from the Old English elements ælf 'elf' and ræd 'counsel'. The name Alfred was borne by the 9th-century King Alfred the Great of Wessex, and its feminine counterpart emerged in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a companion to the masculine form. It remains rare, with its peak usage recorded in 1894.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alfie, Freda, Frieda
Sibling names for Alfrieda
Names that share Alfrieda's style, for a brother or sister.
