Total births
934
Girls' name · since 1887
Elfreda
934 babies named Elfreda in U.S. Social Security records since 1887, with the highest year being 1917. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 934
- total births
- 1887–1978
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Elfreda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 934 have been recorded since 1887.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elfreda has been recorded 934 times among girls since 1887, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1978.
- 934 total births
- 1887–1978 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
934 girls have been named Elfreda since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1978.
- 934
- total births
- 1887–1978
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Elfreda was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
40 babies were named Elfreda in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Elfreda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elfreda's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elfreda at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Elfreda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1978
- Peak year (1917)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Elfreda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elfreda's strongest decade.
222 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Elfreda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 58
1890s
58 births
- 1900s 55
1900s
55 births
- 1910s
1910s
202 births
- 1920s
1920s
222 births
- 1930s
1930s
126 births
- 1940s
1940s
94 births
- 1950s
1950s
93 births
- 1960s 41
1960s
41 births
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 222 births (24% of all-time use).
How Elfreda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Elfreda's total volume
Elfreda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elfreda by state
Where Elfreda concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Elfreda's total US births 0.6%
Even split
6 of 934 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elfreda? ▼
934 babies have been named Elfreda since 1887. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1917 with 40 births.
When was Elfreda most popular? ▼
Elfreda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 222 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Elfreda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elfreda are Pennsylvania (6 births), North Carolina (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Elfreda been used? ▼
Elfreda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1887, spanning 92 years of data through 1978.
What names are similar to Elfreda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elfrieda, Elfie, Elfriede, Elfida, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elfreda's data
- Elfreda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (222 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Elfredas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elfreda
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elfreda
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Elfie Girl
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Elfa Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1887–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elfreda: Baby Name Since 1887 - 934 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elfreda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elfreda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.