The nameAlfie
Alfie is a pet form of Alfred that became one of the favourite boys' names in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Alfie comes from Alfred, from the Old English ælf, "elf", and ræd, "counsel".
Origin
English. Alfred the Great, king of Wessex in the 9th century, made Alfred a lasting name.
History
The film Alfie (1966), with Michael Caine, made the short form known. In England and Wales Alfie reached fourth place from 2009 to 2011.
Famous people named Alfie
- Alfie Allen, actor
- Alfie Boe, tenor
- Alfie Hewett, wheelchair tennis player
Popularity of the name Alfie
Alfie in the United States
Alfie was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 300 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Alfie. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Alfie in the United States were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 60 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Alfie in the United Kingdom
Alfie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 43,818 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Alfie. Half of all babies named Alfie in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,427 births a year on average, against 3,372 in the five years before.
Alfie in Ireland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alfie
Names from the same generation as Alfie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alfie mean?
Alfie comes from Alfred, from the Old English ælf, "elf", and ræd, "counsel".
What is the origin of the name Alfie?
English. Alfred the Great, king of Wessex in the 9th century, made Alfred a lasting name.
Is Alfie a girl's or a boy's name?
Alfie is a boy's name. In the United States, 12% of the babies named Alfie are girls.
How popular is the name Alfie?
In 2024, Alfie was the 2049th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 74 births.
What are the variants of the name Alfie?
Variants and related names of Alfie include Alfred.
What are good sibling names for Alfie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Maeva, Poppy, Marnie and Laia for a sister, Prosper, Yunus, Davy and Ollie for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alfie?
Alfie Allen, actor; Alfie Boe, tenor; Alfie Hewett, wheelchair tennis player.