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Alfie
BoyEnglish, Old English· “pet form of Alfred, "elf counsel"”
- Meaning
- pet form of Alfred, "elf counsel"
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- AL-fee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,056
- US babies 2025
- 72
- Best rank
- #916 (1967)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Alfie
Alfie is an English and Old English name that means “pet form of Alfred, "elf counsel"”.
Alfie is a pet form of Alfred, the Old English name made of ælf, "elf," and ræd, "counsel," so it means "elf counsel" or "wise counsel." Alfred the Great, the ninth-century king of Wessex who resisted the Viking invasions, made the name a symbol of English kingship. Alfie became a separate given name in England, helped by the film Alfie with Michael Caine and its theme song. It is said AL-fee. In England and Wales it has been a popular choice in recent decades, and in the US it reads as British and friendly. Alfred remains available as the formal version.
Popularity over time
Alfie first appears in US Social Security records in 1917. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 1967. Its best national rank was #916 in 1967, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 75 were named Alfie. In 2025, 72 babies were named Alfie, and it ranked #2,056 nationally. That is 279% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #10,823 in 2010 and #2,056 in 2025. Of the 1,049 US boys named Alfie since records began, 35% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 193 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Alpha, Buckley, Baruch, Binyomin, and Fahad.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alfie ranked highest in California, New York, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1151 | 17 |
| New York | #1301 | 8 |
| Texas | #2592 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Alfie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Alfie is usually pronounced AL-fee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Alfie
A few middle names that flow with Alfie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alfie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alfie mean?
Alfie is an English and Old English name that means “pet form of Alfred, "elf counsel"”.
What is the origin of the name Alfie?
Alfie has English and Old English roots. Alfie is a pet form of Alfred, the Old English name made of ælf, "elf," and ræd, "counsel," so it means "elf counsel" or "wise counsel." Alfred the Great, the ninth-century king of Wessex who resisted the Viking invasions, made the name a symbol of English kingship.
Is Alfie a popular name?
Not especially. Alfie ranked #2,056 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Alfie a boy or girl name?
Alfie is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Alfie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Alfie?
Alfie is usually pronounced AL-fee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings