Alfie

Alfie - A very unique male name

Alfie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1967 on position #906. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Alfie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Alfie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Alfie. The baby boy name Alfie was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2086 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alfie peaked in popularity 59 years ago in 1967 on position 906.

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Alfie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alfie is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,151 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,592.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alfie is where you live.

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Alfie origin and meaning

English, diminutive of Alfred (Old English)

Short form of Alfred, from Old English ælf 'elf' and ræd 'counsel'

Alfie began as the everyday diminutive of Alfred and is now given in its own right in the US, though only in small numbers — it has appeared in just 16 years of the data since 1967. Its friendly, informal feel is the whole point of the name. It reached its US peak, still only 30 births, in 2025.

Attested etymology

Alfie is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Alfie, pop culture references for the name Alfie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Alfie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Alfie, sorted by popularity.

Alva / Alvie / Alpha / Alp / Alvah / Alf / Aleph / Albie / Alfio / Alvey /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Alfie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Alfie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Alfie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AL-fee · /ˈælfi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Alf

Famous bearers

• Alfie Allen — Actor known for playing Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones (b. 1986) Contemporary
• Alfie — Title character of the 1966 film Alfie, played by Michael Caine (Fictional, 1966) Fictional

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Why parents choose it

Parents pick Alfie for its cheerful, unpretentious warmth — a name that skips formality entirely.

Worth knowing

• Some families will be asked whether it is short for Alfred.