Archie

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Archie is of German origin, derived from Archibald, meaning 'genuine', 'bold', or 'brave'. Originally a nickname, it has become a popular given name in its own right, especially in the UK.

Current Popularity

#301 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #288, likely #266 to #310

↗Rising fast

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,194. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 73
  • 2012: 93
  • 2013: 83
  • 2014: 110
  • 2015: 146
  • 2016: 133
  • 2017: 161
  • 2018: 210
  • 2019: 384
  • 2020: 635
  • 2021: 784
  • 2022: 864
  • 2023: 946
  • 2024: 1,040
  • 2025: 1,129
  • 2026 (projected): 1,194

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Arch, Archy, Archie-boy
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
  • •Gained significant popularity after being chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
  • •Works well as both a formal name and nickname
  • •Has a friendly, down-to-earth quality despite royal associations

Famous People

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Archie Manning

Former NFL quarterback

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Archie Panjabi

Actress (though typically male, this is a notable exception)

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Archie Mountbatten-Windsor

Son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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Archie Andrews

Iconic comic book character

Statistics

56,244

Total births since 1880

2025

Peak year

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