Alfred Dobson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alfred Dobson — elf counsel
243K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alfred Dobson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Alfred is a masculine given name of English origin. From Old English Ælfrēd, composed of ælf (elf) and rǣd (counsel). Name of Alfred the Great, king of Wessex and champion of English culture. The surname Dobson: Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud. Alfred is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 243K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alfred reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alfred

Meaning: elf counsel

English

From Old English Ælfrēd, composed of ælf (elf) and rǣd (counsel). Name of Alfred the Great, king of Wessex and champion of English culture.

Surname: Dobson

Scottish

Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alfred is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alfred by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alfred Dobson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alfred Dobson:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alfred?
The first name Alfred originates from English. From Old English Ælfrēd, composed of ælf (elf) and rǣd (counsel). Name of Alfred the Great, king of Wessex and champion of English culture.
When was Alfred most popular?
The name Alfred reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dobson?
The surname Dobson originates from Scottish. Dobson is an English and Scottish surname. Anita Dobson (born 1949), English actress The Dobson brothers, Michael, Paul, and Brian, English-Canadian voice actors Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), American television actor Peter Dobson (born 1964), American actor Tamara Dobson (1947–2006), American actress Cowan Dobson born David Cowan (1894–1980), brother of Henry Raeburn, (1894–1980), Scottish portrait painter Frank Dobson (1886–1963), British artist Henry Raeburn Dobson (1901–1985), Scottish portrait and genre painter Margaret Dobson, American artist William Dobson (1610–1646), English painter Claud.
What are the origins of the name Alfred Dobson?
The name Alfred Dobson combines two different traditions: the first name Alfred has English roots, while the surname Dobson originates from Scottish.
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