Alfie
5 countries#16 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alfie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
86,605 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #16 · peaked in 2011 with 5,934 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
80,121 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #16 · peaked in 2008 with 5,566 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,537 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #16 · peaked in 2012 with 284 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,947 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #23 · peaked in 2011 with 140 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,177 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #2056 · peaked in 2024 with 75 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
69 births recorded 2007–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2022 with 11 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Alfie’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #49 | — |
| 2003 | #17 | ↑32 |
| 2004 | #25 | ↓8 |
| 2005 | #23 | ↑2 |
| 2006 | #16 | ↑7 |
| 2007 | #10 | ↑6 |
| 2008 | #6 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #4 | ↑2 |
| 2010 | #4 | — |
| 2011 | #4 | — |
| 2012 | #7 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #11 | ↓4 |
| 2014 | #12 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #14 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #14 | — |
| 2017 | #12 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #15 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #15 | — |
| 2020 | #18 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #16 | ↑2 |
Frequently asked questions about Alfie
Is Alfie a popular name?
Yes — Alfie currently ranks #16 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Alfie more common for boys or girls?
Alfie is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Alfie most popular?
Alfie peaked in 2008 in England & Wales, with 5,566 recorded births that year.
Is Alfie rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Alfie’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #119 in 1996 to #16 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Alfie?
At least 87,851 babies have been recorded with the name Alfie across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Alfie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alfie appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Alfie?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Alfie include Tylin, Atharva, Aylan.
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