Alcide
Every Alcide since 1880 — 1,003 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alcide
Alcide is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,003 American babies have been named Alcide. Its peak came in 1924, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alcide stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alcide year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,606 |
| 2019 | 6 | #10,864 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10,818 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,772 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,678 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #8,910 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,948 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,732 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,203 |
| 1950 | 10 | #2,439 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,132 |
| 1940 | 19 | #1,573 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,397 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,533 |
| 1925 | 20 | #1,746 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,749 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,265 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,314 |
| 1905 | 9 | #837 |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,165 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #814 |
| 1885 | 5 | #938 |
| 1880 | 7 | #746 |
Famous people named Alcide
- Alcide De Gasperi Politician · 1881–1954
- Alcide d'Orbigny Archaeologist · 1802–1857
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alcide in 2025?
Alcide did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Alcide?
1,003 babies have been named Alcide in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alcide most popular?
Alcide peaked in 1924, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Alcide a boy or girl name?
Alcide is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alcide rising or falling?
Alcide is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alcide?
Well-known people named Alcide include Alcide De Gasperi (politician), Alcide d'Orbigny (archaeologist).