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Archie
BoyScottish, English· “genuine and bold; pet form of Archibald”
- Meaning
- genuine and bold; pet form of Archibald
- Origin
- Scottish, English
- Pronunciation
- AHR-chee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #301
- US babies 2025
- 1,129
- Best rank
- #79 (1890)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Archie
Archie is a Scottish and English name that means “genuine and bold; pet form of Archibald”.
Archie is the traditional pet form of Archibald, from the Germanic Erkanbald, made of ercan, genuine, and bald, bold. Archibald became especially associated with Scotland, and Archie has long been a friendly Scottish nickname. The American comic book character Archie Andrews, created in 1941, made it familiar to generations of readers. Archie is cheerful, warm and vintage, and it has become fashionable again with the revival of old-style nickname names like Alfie and Teddy. It can also serve as a short form of Arthur or Archer.
Popularity over time
Archie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 117 different years. Its best national rank was #79 in 1890, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 1,129 were named Archie. In 2025, 1,129 babies were named Archie, and it ranked #301 nationally. That is 673% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #145 in 1920, #286 in 1950, #651 in 1980, #2,017 in 2000, #1,834 in 2010, and #301 in 2025. Of the 56,244 US boys named Archie since records began, 17% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 6,933 babies. Since 2010, 6,870 more have been named Archie.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Zyaire, Sonny, Luciano, Kohen, and Ares.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Archie ranked highest in Nebraska, North Dakota, and Missouri.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | #131 | 20 |
| North Dakota | #153 | 8 |
| Missouri | #172 | 41 |
| Minnesota | #174 | 38 |
| Kansas | #175 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Archie is usually pronounced AHR-chee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Archie
A few middle names that flow with Archie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Archie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Archie mean?
Archie is a Scottish and English name that means “genuine and bold; pet form of Archibald”.
What is the origin of the name Archie?
Archie has Scottish, English, and Germanic roots. Archie is the traditional pet form of Archibald, from the Germanic Erkanbald, made of ercan, genuine, and bald, bold.
Is Archie a popular name?
Yes. Archie ranked #301 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Archie a boy or girl name?
Archie is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Archie?
Archie is usually pronounced AHR-chee. 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