boys' name · peaked 1993

Alfredo

From Alfredo alla Scrofa, an Italian restaurant in Rome where the pasta dish fettuccine Alfredo was originally served, named after its founder Alfredo Di Lelio.

Every Alfredo since 1887 — 57,360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.190.380.560.7518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#820
among boys
Babies in 2025
301
named Alfredo
Peak year
1993
1,089 babies
All-time total
57,360
since 1887

The story of Alfredo

Alfredo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #820 in 2025 with 301 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1887, 57,360 American babies have been named Alfredo. Its peak came in 1993, when 1,089 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alfredo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Alfredo year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 301 #820
2024 322 #780
2023 354 #743
2022 376 #701
2021 371 #708
2020 324 #748
2019 416 #646
2018 440 #611
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
2000 1,000 #301
1995 5 #13,474 1,042 #270
1990 9 #8,515 974 #272
1985 7 #8,347 770 #270
1980 8 #7,433 820 #266
1975 705 #274
1970 7 #6,379 576 #329
1965 9 #4,501 487 #346
1960 8 #4,776 482 #354
1955 402 #364
1950 6 #4,745 321 #379
1945 224 #400
1940 169 #447
1935 200 #384
1930 268 #340
1925 206 #418
1920 110 #600
1915 89 #609
1910 35 #461
1905 22 #477
1900 11 #786
1895 10 #686
1890 5 #999
1885
1880

Famous people named Alfredo

  1. Alfredo Di Stéfano Soccer player · 1926–2014
  2. Alfredo Stroessner Politician · 1912–2006
  3. Alfredo Ottaviani Religious figure · 1890–1979
  4. Alfredo Catalani Composer · 1854–1893
  5. Alfredo Kraus Singer · 1927–1999

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alfredo mean?

From Alfredo alla Scrofa, an Italian restaurant in Rome where the pasta dish fettuccine Alfredo was originally served, named after its founder Alfredo Di Lelio.

How popular is the name Alfredo in 2025?

Alfredo ranked #820 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 301 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Alfredo?

57,360 babies have been named Alfredo in the United States since 1887, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Alfredo most popular?

Alfredo peaked in 1993, when 1,089 newborns received the name.

Is Alfredo a boy or girl name?

Alfredo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Alfredo rising or falling?

Alfredo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Alfredo?

Well-known people named Alfredo include Alfredo Di Stéfano (soccer player), Alfredo Stroessner (politician), Alfredo Ottaviani (religious figure).

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