Archie

Archie - A very unique male name

Archie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #124. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Archie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Archie? 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 Archie. The baby boy name Archie was given to 1,112 baby boys in 2025, ranking #301 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,319 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Archie peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 124.

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Archie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Archie is currently topping the baby name charts in Nebraska at position #131 - and is the least popular in Maryland at position #573.

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 Archie is where you live.

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Archie origin and meaning

Short form of Archibald — Germanic

Archibald combines erchan ('genuine, precious') and bald ('bold') — Archie is its long-standing short form

Archie spent a century as the nickname for the very formal Archibald, in US data since 1910, before parents began putting the short form itself on birth certificates. Archie Comics (from 1941) kept it cheerful and American. Its current climb — from #467 in 2020 to a peak at #301 in 2025 — got extra attention when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex named their son Archie in 2019.

Attested etymology

Archie is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Archie

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

Ares / Aric / Aries / Aarush / Aris / Arik / Aariz / Arash / Arsh / Arius /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Archie

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 Archie 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 Archie?

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

AR-chee · /ˈɑrtʃi/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Archy — Old literary spelling of the nickname

Nicknames: Arch

Famous bearers

• Archie Manning — American NFL quarterback, father of Peyton and Eli Manning (b. 1949) Contemporary
• Archie Bunker — Bigoted but iconic sitcom patriarch of All in the Family, played by Carroll O'Connor (Fictional, 1971) Fictional
• Archie Mountbatten-Windsor — Son of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (b. 2019) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort formVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Archie is a jolly vintage nickname now standing alone, helped by a royal baby and the general return of grandpa nicknames.

Worth knowing

• Some will still ask if it is short for Archibald, and the Archie Comics and Archie Bunker associations span very different tones.