Alferd
Alferd is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Elf counsel or wise advisor.
Origin and history
Alferd is a rare variant spelling of Alfred, derived from the Old English elements meaning elf and counsel. It historically appeared in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a phonetic spelling variant. In modern times, the name has fallen out of common use in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
957 babies in the United States have been named Alferd since 1880. It ranks #3722 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (54.5 %)
- TX (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 121 |
| 1920-1930 | 223 |
| 1930-1940 | 188 |
| 1940-1950 | 159 |
| 1950-1960 | 142 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Alferd
- Alferd Packer: Prospector
Nicknames
Al, Alfie, Alf
Fun facts
- Alferd originated as an orthographic variant of the classic Anglo-Saxon name Alfred.
- American prospector Alferd Packer made the spelling famous in 19th-century American history.