Archie
Archie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːt͡ʃi/ · /ˈɑɹt͡ʃi/
Meaning and origin of Archie
- A diminutive of the male given name Archibald, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name.
- A female given name.
Etymology
Clipping of Archibald + -ie. The sense “anti-aircraft artillery” is said to be from airmen dodging hostile fire and shouting “Archibald, certainly not”, the refrain of a then popular music hall song of the same name first performed by George Robey in 1911. This habit probably originated with the pilot and commander Amyas Borton (1886–1969).
How popular is Archie?
Since 1880, 1,291 girls and 56,244 boys in the U.S. have been named Archie (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1009 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #79 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #301 for boys, with 1,134 babies given the name.
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Archie FAQ
What does the name Archie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Archibald, from the Germanic languages, also used as a formal given name. A female given name. Clipping of Archibald + -ie. The sense “anti-aircraft artillery” is said to be from airmen dodging hostile fire and shouting “Archibald, certainly not”, the refrain of a then popular music hall song of the same name first performed by George Robey in 1911. This habit probably originated with the pilot and commander Amyas Borton (1886–1969).
How popular is the name Archie?
Since 1880, 1,291 girls and 56,244 boys in the U.S. have been named Archie (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1009 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #79 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #301 for boys, with 1,134 babies given the name.
Is Archie a boy or girl name?
Archie is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,291 girls and 56,244 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.