Alfie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
87% Masculine / 13% Feminine
Meaning:
Alfie means 'wise counselor' or 'elf counsel'.
Meaning of the Name Alfie
Alfie is a name of English origin, derived from the name Alfred or Alfric. It can be a diminutive form of Alfred, which means 'wise counselor' or 'elf counsel'. The name became popular in the early 20th century in England. It has a friendly and approachable feel to it.
Popularity of the Name Alfie
The popularity for the name Alfie peaked in popularity in the year 1967 with 62 births, which ranked number 2,314 out of 11,247 unique names for that year. Alfie had the most female births in 1967 with 10, which ranked number 4,300 out of 7,852 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1967 with 62, which ranked number 915 out of 4,552 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Alfie has increased sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 58 births, an increase of 346.15%. Among males, Alfie has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 58 births, an increase of 346.15%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alfie
- 10 Year Trend of Alfie: 346.15%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alfie: 346.15%
Popularity of Alfie by State
For males, Alfie was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alfie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alfie
- Total Births of Alfie: 67 (16.13%)
- Male Births of Alfie: 67 (16.13%)
Given the upward trend of Alfie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.13% increase in total births, for a total of 67 births in 2024. Male births for Alfie have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 67 male births in 2024, an increase of 16.13%.