Allie
Allie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Diminutive of names meaning defender of men (Alexander), noble (Albert), or handsome (Alan).
Origin and history
Allie is a diminutive form traditionally derived from names starting with 'Al-', such as Alexander, Albert, or Alan. While historically used occasionally for males in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it is now primarily used for females. Modern usage for males is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,121 babies in the United States have been named Allie since 1880. It ranks #2307 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (25.9 %)
- NC (23 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- VA (8.9 %)
- TN (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 239 |
| 1890-1900 | 249 |
| 1900-1910 | 202 |
| 1910-1920 | 515 |
| 1920-1930 | 624 |
| 1930-1940 | 370 |
| 1940-1950 | 279 |
| 1950-1960 | 225 |
| 1960-1970 | 150 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 58 |
| 2000-2010 | 40 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Allie
- Allie Reynolds: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- In late 19th-century U.S. birth records, Allie was regularly given as a male birth name, often as a short form for Alexander or Albert.
- It originated as a familiar pet name before gaining minor independent usage.