Archie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Genuine; Bold; Brave
Background: The name Archie originates from the Germanic name 'Harcod,' composed of the elements 'hard' meaning 'bold' or 'brave,' and 'kudo' meaning 'family' or 'kind.' It has been influenced by the Scottish form 'Archibald,' which has its roots in the Latin 'Archibaldus,' further solidifying its meaning as 'genuine' and 'brave.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#467
Total births
56,395
Most popular decade
1910s
(21,387 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1,140 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
97.7% male
2.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 183
- First year rank
- #83
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 1,110
- Peak rank
- #138
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,037
- Recent rank
- #333
Female
- First year
- 1887
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,147
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 43
- Peak rank
- #1,172
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,584
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).