Alfredrick
A masculine name of Old English origin meaning "modern advisor".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Alfredrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alfredrick today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alfredrick births was 1985 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alfredrick. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alfredrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1985
6 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#5,807
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Alfredrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Alfredrick by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alfredrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Alfredrick
The name Alfredrick has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to the 9th century. It is a compound name derived from the Old English words "ælf" meaning "elf" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." The combination of these words formed the name "Ælfric," which later evolved into the modern spellings of Alfred and Alfredrick.
The name gained prominence in England during the reign of King Alfred the Great (849-899 CE), who was renowned for his leadership, military prowess, and promotion of education and literacy. His legacy likely contributed to the widespread popularity of the name across Europe in the subsequent centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alfredrick can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical record mentions several individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Aluredus and Alfredus.
Throughout history, the name Alfredrick has been associated with notable figures from various fields. One such individual was Alfredrick the Wise (1109-1181), a Benedictine monk and scholar from Malmesbury, England, who authored several influential works on history and philosophy.
In the realm of literature, Alfredrick Tennyson (1809-1892) was a renowned English poet who served as the Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign. His works, including "In Memoriam A.H.H." and "Idylls of the King," are considered literary masterpieces.
Moving to the realm of science, Alfredrick Russel Wallace (1823-1913) was a British naturalist, explorer, and co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection, alongside Charles Darwin.
In the field of music, Alfredrick Schnittke (1934-1998) was a Soviet-Russian composer known for his unique blend of traditional and avant-garde styles, contributing significantly to the development of polystylism in contemporary classical music.
Finally, Alfredrick Hitchcock (1899-1980), the legendary British film director, is recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema, renowned for his innovative camera techniques and psychological thrillers such as "Vertigo," "Psycho," and "Rear Window."
People
Alfredrick + last name combinations
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FAQ
Alfredrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alfredrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alfredrick going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Alfredrick a common name?
We classify Alfredrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alfredrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Alfredrick was 1985, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alfredrick is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alfredrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alfredrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alfredrick in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alfredrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alfredrick in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alfredrick can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Alfredrick?
You can see how many Americans are named Alfredrick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.