Elfreda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elfreda originates from Old English, combining the elements meaning 'elf' and 'counsel', thus embodying a sense of wise guidance. Its historical forms include Ælfreda and Alfreda. While it gained some popularity in the medieval period, it has since fallen out of common use, retaining an image of vintage charm. The name has no biblical significance.
The name Elfreda is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elfreda has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Elfreda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1662nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2478th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4183rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10755th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Elfreda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elfreda"
Pronunciation
/ɛlˈfridə/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Elfreda is derived from the Old English elements 'ælf', meaning 'elf', and 'ræd', meaning 'counsel'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'elf counsel'.
Meaning
elf counsel
Language Evolution
Ælfreda, Alfreda, Elfreda
Historical Usage
Elfreda saw usage in medieval England and has been less common in modern times, though it experienced periods of popularity in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Alfreda, Alfredda, Fred
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Elfreda is considered an archaic name and is rarely used, often associated with vintage charm and uniqueness.
Famous People
Elfreda M. H. Cope, Elfreda H. L. H. Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elfreda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elfreda"
"Elfreda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1662nd of 9107 | 424 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2478th of 9204 | 228 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4183rd of 12526 | 165 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10755th of 19264 | 38 |
Regional Popularity of "Elfreda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elfreda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elfreda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elfreda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.