Alfie
Alfie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Elf counsel or wise counselor.
Origin and history
Alfie is a diminutive of Alfred, originating from the Old English name Ælfræd. It historically means 'elf counsel' or 'wise counselor'. While enormously popular in the United Kingdom, it remains a relatively rare but growing choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,049 babies in the United States have been named Alfie since 1880. It ranks #3636 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1560.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.8 %)
- NY (36.5 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
- OH (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 169 |
| 1970-1980 | 183 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 42 |
| 2010-2019 | 193 |
| 2020-2029 | 368 |
Famous people named Alfie
- Alfie Allen: Actor
- Alfie Boe: Singer, Actor
Fun facts
- It developed as a pet form of Alfred, an Old English name famously borne by King Alfred the Great in the 9th century.
- While Alfie has consistently ranked as a top ten boy name in England and Wales in recent decades, it is much less common in the United States.