Alfie
A diminutive of the male given names Alfred and Alfonso, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name.
Every Alfie since 1915 — 1,177 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alfie
Alfie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,056 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 1,177 American babies have been named Alfie — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Alfie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alfie 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 | — | — | 72 | #2,056 |
| 2024 | — | — | 75 | #2,029 |
| 2023 | — | — | 71 | #2,079 |
| 2022 | — | — | 58 | #2,409 |
| 2021 | — | — | 44 | #2,822 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,218 | 48 | #2,621 |
| 2019 | — | — | 42 | #2,901 |
| 2018 | — | — | 31 | #3,532 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,892 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #3,995 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,898 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #8,814 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,045 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,320 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,522 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #10,823 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,021 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,041 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #9,821 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #5,798 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,620 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,431 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,204 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,501 | 15 | #2,640 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,419 | 34 | #1,437 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,204 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,969 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,291 | — | — |
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Famous people named Alfie
- Alfie Allen Actor · b. 1986
- Alfie Mawson Soccer player · b. 1994
- Alfie Deyes Youtuber · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alfie mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Alfred and Alfonso, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Alfie in 2025?
Alfie ranked #2,056 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alfie?
1,177 babies have been named Alfie in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alfie most popular?
Alfie peaked in 2024, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Alfie a boy or girl name?
Alfie is used for both: about 11% of babies named Alfie have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Alfie rising or falling?
Alfie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alfie?
Well-known people named Alfie include Alfie Allen (actor), Alfie Mawson (soccer player), Alfie Deyes (youtuber).