Alfredo
Boy name · #821 in 2025 · Uniqueness 63/100
Alfredo ranks #821 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 301 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #589, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,980 boys born in 2025 was named Alfredo.
The 138-year story
Alfredo first appears in the Social Security records in 1887, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 1,080 boys were named Alfredo — good for #268 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Alfredo per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Alfredo in class?
Alfredo scores 63 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Alfredo is most common
Geography matters for names, and Alfredo is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Alfredos were CA (80), TX (75), AZ (22), FL (15), IL (15). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Alfredo
Statistically, parents drawn to Alfredo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Armando, Alberto, Alfonso, Orlando, and Rolando.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Alfredo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 301 | #819 |
| 2024 | 322 | #780 |
| 2023 | 354 | #743 |
| 2022 | 376 | #701 |
| 2021 | 371 | #708 |
| 2020 | 324 | #748 |
| 2019 | 416 | #646 |
| 2018 | 440 | #610 |
| 2017 | 462 | #591 |
| 2016 | 483 | #574 |
| 2015 | 470 | #589 |
| 2014 | 526 | #529 |
| 2013 | 540 | #503 |
| 2012 | 541 | #493 |
| 2011 | 542 | #486 |
| 2010 | 573 | #461 |
| 2009 | 685 | #422 |
| 2008 | 784 | #387 |
| 2007 | 908 | #350 |
| 2006 | 939 | #334 |
| 2005 | 845 | #351 |
| 2004 | 922 | #328 |
| 2003 | 932 | #318 |
| 2002 | 958 | #303 |
| 2001 | 980 | #298 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alfredo a popular boy name?
Alfredo ranked #821 among boys in 2025 with 301 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #589.
When was the name Alfredo most popular?
Alfredo peaked in 1993, when 1,080 American boys received the name (ranked #268 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Alfredo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,980 newborn American boys was named Alfredo. It scores 63/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.