Archie
boy name#301 in 2025Archie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #79 in 1890, ranks #301 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#301
rank today
#79
peak (1890)
1,129
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #88 |
| 1890s | #90 |
| 1900s | #108 |
| 1910s | #138 |
| 1920s | #162 |
| 1930s | #191 |
| 1940s | #235 |
| 1950s | #311 |
| 1960s | #418 |
| 1970s | #542 |
| 1980s | #781 |
| 1990s | #1386 |
| 2000s | #1974 |
| 2010s | #1403 |
| 2020s | #371 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Archie has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 23,000 people named Archie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Archie alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Archie in 2025?
- Archie ranks #301 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,129 babies given the name.
- When was the name Archie most popular?
- Archie peaked in 1890, reaching #79 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Archie with classmates?
- Archie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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