Mostly boys · Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic
Archie
“truly brave”
Say it AR-cheePronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Archie.
Archie is a short form of Archibald, sharing its traditional meaning ‘truly brave.’ It can also be used independently. Archer has a similar sound but a different origin and meaning.
6 letters
A little perspective
How popular is Archie?
Girls · 2025#15,1715 recorded births
Boys · 2025#3011,129 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 301 | 1,129 |
| 2025 | Girls | 15,171 | 5 |
| 2024 | Boys | 332 | 1,040 |
| 2023 | Boys | 347 | 946 |
| 2022 | Boys | 375 | 864 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13,766 | 6 |
| 2021 | Boys | 400 | 784 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11,245 | 8 |
| 2020 | Boys | 468 | 635 |
| 2020 | Girls | 11,199 | 8 |
| 2019 | Boys | 674 | 384 |
| 2019 | Girls | 15,788 | 5 |
| 2018 | Boys | 984 | 210 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,164 | 161 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,340 | 133 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,245 | 146 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,473 | 110 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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