Algie
Algie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
With moustaches; wearing a mustache.
Origin and history
Algie is traditionally a masculine diminutive of Algernon, derived from the Old Norman French phrase 'aux gernons', meaning 'with moustaches'. It was occasionally used as an independent given name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is exceptionally rare in modern American usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,529 babies in the United States have been named Algie since 1880. It ranks #3213 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- VA (33.3 %)
- TX (22.9 %)
- AL (18.3 %)
- NC (18.3 %)
- AR (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 44 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 232 |
| 1920-1930 | 282 |
| 1930-1940 | 217 |
| 1940-1950 | 214 |
| 1950-1960 | 195 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Algie
- Algie Meadows: Baseball player
- Algie McBride: Baseball player
Fun facts
- The root name Algernon originated as a nickname given by the Normans to someone sporting a mustache.
- Algie had its highest frequency of U.S. registration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.