Archie
Peaked at #79 nationally in 1890, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Archie has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Archie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1009
in 1890
Last ranked
#13756
in 2022
Years tracked
79
1887–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1887, Archie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1890, ranking #1009 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Archie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #13756.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #13,756 | 6 |
| 2021 | #11,240 | 8 |
| 2020 | #11,193 | 8 |
| 2019 | #15,779 | 5 |
| 1974 | #8,855 | 5 |
| 1971 | #7,434 | 6 |
| 1969 | #6,004 | 7 |
| 1966 | #4,889 | 8 |
Archie — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#79
in 1890
Current rank
#333
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Archie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1890, ranking #79 nationally with 221 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1473 (2014) to #333 (2024) — a 77% improvement.
As of 2024, Archie ranks #333 nationally for boys, with 1,037 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #333 | 1,037 |
| 2023 | #347 | 946 |
| 2022 | #375 | 861 |
| 2021 | #400 | 784 |
| 2020 | #468 | 635 |
| 2019 | #674 | 384 |
| 2018 | #984 | 210 |
| 2017 | #1,163 | 161 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Archie most popular?
Archie was most popular in 1890, when it ranked #79 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Archie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Archie?
At least 56,395 babies have been recorded with the name Archie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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