Archie
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
Popularity over time
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
- •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
Similar Names
Famous People
Archie Manning
Former NFL quarterback
Archie Panjabi
Actress (though typically male, this is a notable exception)
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
Son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Archie Andrews
Iconic comic book character
Statistics
56,244
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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