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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Archie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Archibold|Archimedes
ScottishBoy→ Stable

Archie

AR-chee · 2 syllables

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Boy
#333
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl — · → Stable

#333
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 41
Peak rank
#333 in 2024
5yr change
+14 ranks
Birth frequency
2.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
72% boy · 28% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #333 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Archie

Popularity score: 41  ·  SSA Rank: #333

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+14 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScottishClassicVintageUnisex2-syllableBoldShort-formNickname-friendlyTraditionalTrending
Character
bold authority
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Archies

sophisticatedresilientcharmingwittyathletic
STRONG
High confidence

Archie is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #333 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +14 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#333 · niche
Archie at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive of Archibald, from Greek 'archos' (ruler) and Germanic 'bald' (bold). A short form meaning 'genuine bold ruler' or 'bold chief.'
Language root:Scottish · Greek · Old English
Peak rank:#333 in 2024
5yr change:+14 ranks
Sex usage:72% boy · 28% girl
Notable bearers
Archie Manning
Professional football player
Archie Griffin
College football Heisman Trophy winner
Similar Sound
ArchwayArchyArcher◈OscarArthurArty
Similar Style
Finn◈Beckett◈OliverFelixHenryScout◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Archie
Wren◈Hazel◈IvyBeckett◈Stellan◈Rowan◈PhoebeJasper◈
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→ Stable
Scout◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Archie illustration
Name Intelligence
Archie · Overview
Summary

Archie is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #333 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 8/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Archie scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Vintage character
Archie carries a bold, cool, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
archie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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