Archie: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Archie has been a popular name in the United Kingdom for many years, often ranking in the top 20 names for boys. It has a charming and old-fashioned appeal.

Archie Overview

Meaning

Truly brave, genuinely bold

Gender

Boy

Origin

Germanic

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic name Archibald, meaning “genuine” and “bold”

Pronunciation

/ˈɑr.tʃi/

Popularity

Archie is notably popular in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. In the USA, it ranked #347 for boys in 2023

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Vintage, Cute, Classic, Cool

Associated Traits

Bold, brave, genuine, charismatic.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Archie gained cultural significance with its use by the British royal family, specifically by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their son

Name Day

June 20th (Hungary)

Archie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Archibald, Archer, Arturo, Archelaus, Ardal

Common Nicknames

Arch, Ari, Chi, Ace, Rex

Diminutives

Archy, Ar, Chie, Arky, Archo

Famous People

Archie Moore
(American Boxer)
Archie Shepp
(American Musician)
Archie Manning
(American Football Player)
Archie Panjabi
(British Actress)
Archie Gemmill
(Scottish Footballer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Archie Andrews
("Riverdale," TV Series)
Archie Bunker
("All in the Family," TV Series)
Archie Goodwin
("Nero Wolfe," Novel Series)
Archie Leach
("A Fish Called Wanda," Film)
"Archie"
("Archie Comics," Comic Series)

Places

Archie City
(Missouri, USA)
Archie Creek
(Oregon, USA)
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
(Florida, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Archie?

The name Archie means “genuinely bold” or “truly brave.” Archies are often seen as determined individuals who face challenges head-on and embrace new experiences with enthusiasm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Archie?

Archie is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Archibald, which combines the elements “ercan” (meaning genuine) and “bald” (meaning bold). It became popular in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages and has retained its charm over the centuries.

Archie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Archie in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#3992021	#3752022	#3472023
Top 3 Rankings	#791890	#791891	#821882

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Archie

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	347 (+28 from 2022)	940 (+80 from 2022)	0.05133
2022	375 (+24 from 2021)	860 (+76 from 2021)	0.04592
2021	399 (+69 from 2020)	784 (+149 from 2020)	0.04184
2020	468 (+206 from 2019)	635 (+251 from 2019)	0.03433
2019	674 (+310 from 2018)	384 (+174 from 2018)	0.01998
2018	984 (+185 from 2017)	210 (+50 from 2017)	0.01080
2017	1169 (+170 from 2016)	160 (+27 from 2016)	0.00808
2016	1339 (-94 from 2015)	133 (-13 from 2015)	0.00657
2015	1245 (+227 from 2014)	146 (+36 from 2014)	0.00714
2014	1472 (+280 from 2013)	110 (+27 from 2013)	0.00537
2013	1752 (-95 from 2012)	83 (-10 from 2012)	0.00411
2012	1657 (+248 from 2011)	93 (+20 from 2011)	0.00458
2011	1905 (-72 from 2010)	73 (-6 from 2010)	0.00359
2010	1833 (-78 from 2009)	79 (-8 from 2009)	0.00385
2009	1755 (+161 from 2008)	87 (+12 from 2008)	0.00410
2008	1916 (+557 from 2007)	75 (+24 from 2007)	0.00344
2007	2473 (-531 from 2006)	51 (-18 from 2006)	0.00230
2006	1942 (+25 from 2005)	69 (+5 from 2005)	0.00315
2005	1967 (-164 from 2004)	64 (-5 from 2004)	0.00301
2004	1803 (+82 from 2003)	69 (+7 from 2003)	0.00326
2003	1885 (+113 from 2002)	62 (+7 from 2002)	0.00295
2002	1998 (-16 from 2001)	55 (+1 from 2001)	0.00266
2001	1982 (+33 from 2000)	54 (+4 from 2000)	0.00261
2000	2015 (-422 from 1999)	50 (-18 from 1999)	0.00239
1999	1593 (+364 from 1998)	68 (+19 from 1998)	0.00333
1998	1957 (-264 from 1997)	49 (-9 from 1997)	0.00242
1997	1693 (-239 from 1996)	58 (-12 from 1996)	0.00290
1996	1454 (-95 from 1995)	70 (-5 from 1995)	0.00349
1995	1359 (-159 from 1994)	75 (-17 from 1994)	0.00373
1994	1200 (+131 from 1993)	92 (+19 from 1993)	0.00451
1993	1331 (-169 from 1992)	73 (-17 from 1992)	0.00353
1992	1162 (-67 from 1991)	90 (-9 from 1991)	0.00429
1991	1095 (-82 from 1990)	99 (-10 from 1990)	0.00467
1990	1013 (-11 from 1989)	109 (+5 from 1989)	0.00506
1989	1002 (-112 from 1988)	104 (-11 from 1988)	0.00496
1988	890 (+6 from 1987)	115 (+6 from 1987)	0.00574
1987	896 (-80 from 1986)	109 (-14 from 1986)	0.00559
1986	816 (-52 from 1985)	123 (-11 from 1985)	0.00640
1985	764 (-34 from 1984)	134 (-8 from 1984)	0.00696
1984	730 (-27 from 1983)	142 (-6 from 1983)	0.00757
1983	703 (-11 from 1982)	148 (-9 from 1982)	0.00794
1982	692 (-29 from 1981)	157 (-10 from 1981)	0.00832
1981	663 (-12 from 1980)	167 (-10 from 1980)	0.00897
1980	651 (-33 from 1979)	177 (-14 from 1979)	0.00954
1979	618 (-14 from 1978)	191 (+1 from 1978)	0.01066
1978	604 (+10 from 1977)	190 (+3 from 1977)	0.01112
1977	614 (-43 from 1976)	187 (-15 from 1976)	0.01094
1976	571 (-3 from 1975)	202 No change from 1975	0.01237
1975	568 (-21 from 1974)	202 (-14 from 1974)	0.01245
1974	547 (-29 from 1973)	216 (-14 from 1973)	0.01325
1973	518 (-36 from 1972)	230 (-35 from 1972)	0.01425
1972	482 (-27 from 1971)	265 (-55 from 1971)	0.01583
1971	455 (-8 from 1970)	320 (-17 from 1970)	0.01760
1970	447 (-6 from 1969)	337 (+18 from 1969)	0.01769
1969	441 (-7 from 1968)	319 (+4 from 1968)	0.01744
1968	434 (+19 from 1967)	315 (+40 from 1967)	0.01774
1967	453 (-14 from 1966)	275 (-27 from 1966)	0.01545
1966	439 (-1 from 1965)	302 (-7 from 1965)	0.01662
1965	438 (-35 from 1964)	309 (-83 from 1964)	0.01631
1964	403 (-7 from 1963)	392 (-18 from 1963)	0.01934
1963	396 (+10 from 1962)	410 (+20 from 1962)	0.01986
1962	406 (-7 from 1961)	390 (-7 from 1961)	0.01856
1961	399 (-24 from 1960)	397 (-50 from 1960)	0.01841
1960	375 (-17 from 1959)	447 (-33 from 1959)	0.02064
1959	358 (-6 from 1958)	480 (+12 from 1958)	0.02216
1958	352 (-23 from 1957)	468 (-84 from 1957)	0.02172
1957	329 (-10 from 1956)	552 (+6 from 1956)	0.02522
1956	319 (-18 from 1955)	546 (-33 from 1955)	0.02544
1955	301 (+8 from 1954)	579 (+38 from 1954)	0.02770
1954	309 (-21 from 1953)	541 (-52 from 1953)	0.02615
1953	288 (+1 from 1952)	593 (+4 from 1952)	0.02962
1952	289 (-8 from 1951)	589 (+1 from 1951)	0.02985
1951	281 (+5 from 1950)	588 (+35 from 1950)	0.03076
1950	286 (-28 from 1949)	553 (-77 from 1949)	0.03040
1949	258 (-7 from 1948)	630 (-30 from 1948)	0.03496
1948	251 (+2 from 1947)	660 (-16 from 1947)	0.03702
1947	253 (-3 from 1946)	676 (+54 from 1946)	0.03639
1946	250 (-5 from 1945)	622 (+78 from 1945)	0.03769
1945	245 (-25 from 1944)	544 (-77 from 1944)	0.03967
1944	220 (+15 from 1943)	621 (+7 from 1943)	0.04470
1943	235 (-19 from 1942)	614 (-64 from 1942)	0.04221
1942	216 (-9 from 1941)	678 (+21 from 1941)	0.04814
1941	207 (+6 from 1940)	657 (+56 from 1940)	0.05236
1940	213 (-12 from 1939)	601 (-21 from 1939)	0.05067
1939	201 (+13 from 1938)	622 (+45 from 1938)	0.05488
1938	214 (-18 from 1937)	577 (-71 from 1937)	0.05077
1937	196 (-5 from 1936)	648 No change from 1936	0.05925
1936	191 (-2 from 1935)	648 (-32 from 1935)	0.06089
1935	189 (+3 from 1934)	680 (+22 from 1934)	0.06358
1934	192 (-6 from 1933)	658 (-2 from 1933)	0.06196
1933	186 No change from 1932	660 (-54 from 1932)	0.06469
1932	186 (-9 from 1931)	714 (-44 from 1931)	0.06645
1931	177 (+2 from 1930)	758 (-10 from 1930)	0.07086
1930	179 (+8 from 1929)	768 (+36 from 1929)	0.06799
1929	187 (-18 from 1928)	732 (-128 from 1928)	0.06609
1928	169 (+6 from 1927)	860 (+11 from 1927)	0.07536
1927	175 (-13 from 1926)	849 (-71 from 1926)	0.07307
1926	162 (+1 from 1925)	920 (+3 from 1925)	0.08032
1925	163 (-9 from 1924)	917 (-120 from 1924)	0.07964
1924	154 (+8 from 1923)	1037 (+98 from 1923)	0.08871
1923	162 (-12 from 1922)	939 (-84 from 1922)	0.08293
1922	150 (+5 from 1921)	1023 (+44 from 1921)	0.09092
1921	155 (-10 from 1920)	979 (-58 from 1920)	0.08603
1920	145 (-3 from 1919)	1037 (+17 from 1919)	0.09421
1919	142 (-4 from 1918)	1020 (-90 from 1918)	0.10046
1918	138 (+4 from 1917)	1110 (+171 from 1917)	0.10585
1917	142 (+10 from 1916)	939 (+133 from 1916)	0.09788
1916	152 (-1 from 1915)	806 (+12 from 1915)	0.08730
1915	151 (-6 from 1914)	794 (+146 from 1914)	0.09013
1914	145 (-11 from 1913)	648 (+65 from 1913)	0.09483
1913	134 (-4 from 1912)	583 (+87 from 1912)	0.10872
1912	130 (-3 from 1911)	496 (+224 from 1911)	0.10987
1911	127 (-8 from 1910)	272 (+7 from 1910)	0.11268
1910	119 (-1 from 1909)	265 (+30 from 1909)	0.12709
1909	118 (-3 from 1908)	235 (+12 from 1908)	0.13287
1908	115 (-17 from 1907)	223 (-27 from 1907)	0.13404
1907	98 (+1 from 1906)	250 (+34 from 1906)	0.15765
1906	99 (+17 from 1905)	216 (+32 from 1905)	0.14993
1905	116 (-3 from 1904)	184 (-1 from 1904)	0.12846
1904	113 (-11 from 1903)	185 (-7 from 1903)	0.13357
1903	102 (+1 from 1902)	192 (+6 from 1902)	0.14847
1902	103 (+2 from 1901)	186 (+25 from 1901)	0.14011
1901	105 (+4 from 1900)	161 (-55 from 1900)	0.13928
1900	109 (-10 from 1899)	216 (+39 from 1899)	0.13323
1899	99 (-7 from 1898)	177 (-45 from 1898)	0.15365
1898	92 (+3 from 1897)	222 (+32 from 1897)	0.16806
1897	95 (-7 from 1896)	190 (-40 from 1896)	0.15581
1896	88 (+1 from 1895)	230 (+18 from 1895)	0.17820
1895	89 (+3 from 1894)	212 (+5 from 1894)	0.16740
1894	92 (+1 from 1893)	207 (+13 from 1893)	0.16574
1893	93 (-2 from 1892)	194 (-20 from 1892)	0.16028
1892	91 (-12 from 1891)	214 (+13 from 1891)	0.16280
1891	79 No change from 1890	201 (-20 from 1890)	0.18396
1890	79 (+11 from 1889)	221 (+26 from 1889)	0.18463
1889	90 (+6 from 1888)	195 (+4 from 1888)	0.16382
1888	96 (-11 from 1887)	191 (+7 from 1887)	0.14703
1887	85 (+7 from 1886)	184 (+9 from 1886)	0.16833
1886	92 (-7 from 1885)	175 (-21 from 1885)	0.14701
1885	85 (-3 from 1884)	196 (-10 from 1884)	0.16905
1884	82 (+2 from 1883)	206 (+40 from 1883)	0.16784
1883	84 (-2 from 1882)	166 (-29 from 1882)	0.14759
1882	82 (+19 from 1881)	195 (+70 from 1881)	0.15980
1881	101 (-18 from 1880)	125 (-58 from 1880)	0.11545
1880	83 First SSA data recorded	183 First SSA data recorded	0.15456

American States Popularity Rankings for Archie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

#5082021

#5932022

#4062023

North Carolina (NC)

#4582021

#4512022

#4422023

Mississippi (MS)

#3172021

#3352022

#3122023

Alabama (AL)

#5012021

#3312022

#3602023

California (CA)

#4422021

#4292022

#4212023

South Carolina (SC)

#5512021

#4162022

#3312023

Georgia (GA)

#6152021

#4522022

#4742023

Virginia (VA)

#5412021

#4322022

#3982023

Louisiana (LA)

#2842021

#3572022

#2672023

New York (NY)

#3692021

#5382022

#3912023

Tennessee (TN)

#4812021

#2952022

#2922023

Florida (FL)

#6512021

#4562022

#4362023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#3552021

#5482022

#3132023

Kentucky (KY)

#5752021

#2752022

#2412023

Michigan (MI)

#3192021

#3882022

#3772023

Illinois (IL)

#3812021

#3232022

#4152023

Arkansas (AR)

#4412020

#3902022

#1992023

Ohio (OH)

#2722021

#2342022

#2372023

Missouri (MO)

#2932021

#2892022

#2612023

Oklahoma (OK)

#4002021

#2522022

#3732023

Minnesota (MN)

#2002021

#1862022

#2402023

West Virginia (WV)

#2211973

#2932021

#3342022

Indiana (IN)

#2762021

#2442022

#2122023

Wisconsin (WI)

#2282021

#2162022

#2032023

Kansas (KS)

#3172021

#2782022

#2092023

Iowa (IA)

#2572021

#1582022

#2062023

New Jersey (NJ)

#5902021

#4442022

#6222023

Washington (WA)

#4922021

#3202022

#4182023

Massachusetts (MA)

#3162021

#3862022

#3972023

Maryland (MD)

#4932021

#6522022

#4412023

Colorado (CO)

#3732021

#4322022

#4602023

Nebraska (NE)

#2882021

#2792022

#2712023

Oregon (OR)

#5482021

#3962022

#5432023

North Dakota (ND)

#2392019

#1682022

#1812023

Utah (UT)

#2162021

#1842022

#1482023

Arizona (AZ)

#3692021

#3072022

#3522023

New Mexico (NM)

#2831969

#2931972

#3422023

Montana (MT)

#1921953

#2322022

#1932023

Maine (ME)

#1791945

#2051964

#2302023

Idaho (ID)

#3922020

#3532021

#2782023

South Dakota (SD)

#1801930

#1851931

#1791934

District of Columbia (DC)

#2851959

#2351963

#2711965

Connecticut (CT)

#3882021

#3592022

#4922023

Vermont (VT)

#1021919

#1021920

#951922

New Hampshire (NH)

#1011918

#1041925

#971928

Wyoming (WY)

#551919

#691927

#1122019

Nevada (NV)

#4482021

#4312022

#4382023

Hawaii (HI)

#2261953

#1922020

Delaware (DE)

#711921

Popularity Rankings for Archie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#152021

#82022

#92023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#192019

#92020

#92021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#142021

#142022

#172023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#192021

#172022

#272023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#242021

#292022

#272023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#592021

#622022

#712023

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#2912021

#2612022

#2312023

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#7292013

#4982019

#4462023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#5312020

#4692021

#4622022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden

#6452022

#6522023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Archie a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Archie is most commonly given to boys due to its origins and long-standing association with male figures in history and literature.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Archie

Archibald
Meaning: Bowman
Origin: English, Latin, FrenchArcher
Meaning: Noble, courageous
Origin: Italian, SpanishArturo
Archelaus
Ardal

Arch
Meaning: Lion, lion of God, sun-like
Origin: Hebrew, ScandinavianAri
Chi
Meaning: One, unity
Origin: LatinAce
Rex

Archy
Ar
Chie
Arky
Archo

Archie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Archie Moore (Boxer, 1916–1998): One of the greatest light heavyweight boxers in history, holding the title for almost a decade.
Archie Shepp (Musician, born 1937): An influential jazz saxophonist and composer known for his contributions to avant-garde jazz.
Archie Manning (Football Player, born 1949): Former NFL quarterback and father of famous quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning.
Archie Panjabi (Actress, born 1972): An acclaimed actress known for her role as Kalinda Sharma on "The Good Wife."
Archie Gemmill (Footballer, born 1947): A retired Scottish footballer remembered for his iconic goal in the 1978 World Cup.
Archie Roach (Musician, 1956–2022): An Australian musician and activist celebrated for his work in raising awareness about Indigenous issues.

Archie Andrews ("Riverdale," 2017 TV Series): A high school student and aspiring musician who navigates the mysteries and dangers of Riverdale.
Archie Bunker ("All in the Family," 1971 TV Series): A working-class man known for his bigoted views and frequent clashes with his family.
Archie Goodwin ("Nero Wolfe," 1934 Novel Series): The witty and resourceful assistant to the brilliant detective Nero Wolfe.
Archie Leach ("A Fish Called Wanda," 1988 Film): A barrister caught up in a heist plot involving a gang of jewel thieves.
"Archie" ("Archie Comics," 1942 Comic Series): Follows the adventures and romantic entanglements of teenager Archie and his friends in the town of Riverdale.
Archie Costello ("The Chocolate War," 1974 Novel): A manipulative student who leads a secret society in a private school.

Archie City (Missouri, USA): A small city in Cass County with a rich agricultural heritage.
Archie Creek (Oregon, USA): A stream in Douglas County, often visited for fishing and nature walks.
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (Florida, USA): A protected area renowned for sea turtle conservation efforts.

Meaning: From the hill fort
Origin: EnglishArlo
Meaning: Lion, lion of God, sun-like
Origin: Hebrew, ScandinavianAri
Arch
Arius
Artie

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