1,457births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Sweden
#280Sweden 2025
Alf is a boy name family recorded 1,457 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#280 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2021, at 35.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Alf
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alf | Swedish | 1,130 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1883 | – |
| Alf | Swedish | 272 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #280 | 2021 | ▲ 394 % |
| Alf | Swedish | 55 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2437 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Alf
How popular is the name Alf?
In 2025 it ranked #280 in Sweden. Official registers record 1,457 births across 3 countries.
When was Alf most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2021, at 35.7 births per 100,000.
Is Alf a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Alf is a boy name.