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How Many People Are Named Alfred?
Estimated people named Alfred living in the U.S. today
89,514
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 244,850
- Peak year: 1928 (6,291 births)
- Estimated living today: 89,514
Alfred by age group — who carries the name today?
Alfred popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Alfred
Alfred has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 244,850 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 89,514 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,818 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Alfreds you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Alfred in the US?
An estimated 89,514 people named Alfred are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Alfred rare — about 1 in 3,818 Americans.
Is Alfred a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Alfred is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Alfred most popular?
Alfred peaked in 1928, when 6,291 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Alfred?
Alfred ranks #588 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).