Holding steady.
Popularity of Walfred since 1912
Babies named Walfred per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Walfred's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 92 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Walfred is an extremely rare Germanic name meaning 'ruler of peace', first recorded in the U.S. in 1912. It peaked that same year and has not been in use since the 1920s, remaining a curiosity for parents seeking an obscure but historically grounded name. The name's trajectory is stable as it has essentially disappeared from modern records. Its top states, if any, are not recorded due to its rarity. Walfred shares a structure with the slightly more common Alfred, and its 'peace' element connects it to names like Frederick and Wilfred.
Walfred is a Germanic compound name derived from elements meaning 'rule' (wal-) and 'peace' (fred). It is a variant of the more common Waldfried or Walfrid. The name was borne by several early medieval saints and was occasionally used in German-speaking regions, but it has always been rare. In the United States, the name saw very sparse use in the early 20th century, largely among families of German heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wally, Fred
Variants: Walfrid, Waldfried, Walfredo
Sibling names for Walfred
Names that share Walfred's style, for a brother or sister.
