Alfie
Alfie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alfie
- A diminutive of the male given names Alfred and Alfonso, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
Diminutives + -ie.
How popular is Alfie?
Since 1880, 128 girls and 1,049 boys in the U.S. have been named Alfie (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3560 in 1916. Its highest rank for boys was #916 in 1967. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Alfie FAQ
What does the name Alfie mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Alfred and Alfonso, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name. Diminutives + -ie.
How popular is the name Alfie?
Since 1880, 128 girls and 1,049 boys in the U.S. have been named Alfie (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3560 in 1916. Its highest rank for boys was #916 in 1967. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alfie a boy or girl name?
Alfie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (128 girls and 1,049 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.