Alice
Alice is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble, noble-born, or exalted.
Origin and history
Alice is a classic name derived from the Old French Adelais, which itself comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis. It has a long literary and historical tradition, boosted significantly by Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. Today, it remains a consistently popular and timeless choice for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
588,147 babies in the United States have been named Alice since 1880. It ranks #48 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #67.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8.6 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17,142 |
| 1890-1900 | 24,415 |
| 1900-1910 | 35,232 |
| 1910-1920 | 85,866 |
| 1920-1930 | 110,526 |
| 1930-1940 | 78,968 |
| 1940-1950 | 72,392 |
| 1950-1960 | 52,074 |
| 1960-1970 | 26,954 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,132 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,330 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,466 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,271 |
| 2010-2019 | 30,636 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,743 |
Famous people named Alice
- Alice Walker: Author, Activist
- Alice Paul: Suffragist, Activist
- Alice Cooper: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Allie, Ally, Ali
Fun facts
- The popularity of Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' cemented the name in popular culture globally.
- Princess Alice, a daughter of Queen Victoria, helped popularize the name across European royalty in the 19th century.