Archie
Archie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Genuine, bold, or brave.
Origin and history
Archie originated as a Scottish diminutive of Archibald, which comes from Germanic elements meaning genuinely bold or brave. Long popular in the United Kingdom, it has seen a notable resurgence in the United States in recent years. It offers a vintage, friendly charm while maintaining deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
56,244 babies in the United States have been named Archie since 1880. It ranks #468 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #358.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
- MS (4.7 %)
- CA (4.7 %)
- AL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,816 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,068 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,048 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,933 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,293 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,732 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,304 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,490 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,555 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,340 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,376 |
| 1990-2000 | 783 |
| 2000-2010 | 636 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,472 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,398 |
Famous people named Archie
- Archie Manning: Football Player, Athlete
- Archie Griffin: Football Player, Athlete
- Archie Panjabi: Actress
Fun facts
- Although originally a Germanic name, Archie developed its popularity as an affectionate Scottish short form for Archibald.
- The name has been widely recognized in American culture for decades due to the famous Archie Comics franchise created in 1941.
- Usage of Archie surged internationally after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019.