Archie
A diminutive of the male given name Archibald, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name.
Every Archie since 1880 — 57,535 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Archie
Archie is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #301 in 2025 with 1,129 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 57,535 American babies have been named Archie. Its peak came in 1918, when 1,137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Archie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Archie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,171 | 1,129 | #301 |
| 2024 | — | — | 1,040 | #332 |
| 2023 | — | — | 946 | #347 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,766 | 864 | #375 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,245 | 784 | #400 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,199 | 635 | #468 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,788 | 384 | #674 |
| 2018 | — | — | 210 | #984 |
| 2017 | — | — | 161 | #1,164 |
| 2016 | — | — | 133 | #1,340 |
| 2015 | — | — | 146 | #1,245 |
| 2014 | — | — | 110 | #1,473 |
| 2013 | — | — | 83 | #1,756 |
| 2012 | — | — | 93 | #1,658 |
| 2011 | — | — | 73 | #1,906 |
| 2010 | — | — | 79 | #1,834 |
| 2009 | — | — | 87 | #1,756 |
| 2008 | — | — | 75 | #1,918 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51 | #2,476 |
| 2006 | — | — | 69 | #1,948 |
| 2005 | — | — | 64 | #1,967 |
| 2004 | — | — | 69 | #1,804 |
| 2003 | — | — | 62 | #1,889 |
| 2002 | — | — | 55 | #1,998 |
| 2001 | — | — | 54 | #1,983 |
| 2000 | — | — | 50 | #2,017 |
| 1995 | — | — | 75 | #1,359 |
| 1990 | — | — | 109 | #1,013 |
| 1985 | — | — | 134 | #764 |
| 1980 | — | — | 177 | #651 |
| 1975 | — | — | 202 | #568 |
| 1970 | — | — | 337 | #447 |
| 1965 | — | — | 309 | #438 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,786 | 446 | #375 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,229 | 579 | #302 |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,441 | 553 | #286 |
| 1945 | 17 | #2,067 | 544 | #245 |
| 1940 | 28 | #1,443 | 602 | #213 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,782 | 680 | #189 |
| 1930 | 25 | #1,573 | 768 | #179 |
| 1925 | 32 | #1,446 | 917 | #163 |
| 1920 | 32 | #1,410 | 1,037 | #145 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,370 | 794 | #151 |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,211 | 265 | #119 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,549 | 184 | #116 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,578 | 216 | #109 |
| 1895 | — | — | 212 | #89 |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,009 | 221 | #79 |
| 1885 | — | — | 196 | #85 |
| 1880 | — | — | 183 | #83 |
Famous people named Archie
- Archie Hahn Athlete · 1880–1955
- Archie Shepp Musician · b. 1937
- Archie Moore Boxer · 1916–1998
- Archie Williams Athlete · 1915–1993
- Archie Mayo Film director · 1891–1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Archie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Archibald, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Archie in 2025?
Archie ranked #301 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Archie?
57,535 babies have been named Archie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Archie most popular?
Archie peaked in 1918, when 1,137 newborns received the name.
Is Archie a boy or girl name?
Archie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Archie rising or falling?
Archie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Archie?
Well-known people named Archie include Archie Hahn (athlete), Archie Shepp (musician), Archie Moore (boxer).