Alcide Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alcide has Greek origins, meaning strength or power, and is connected to the hero Hercules. It evolved from Alcidios in Ancient Greek to its modern forms in French and Italian. The name embodies traits of strength and heroism, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently perceived as a distinctive name associated with nobility.
The name Alcide is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alcide has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Alcide' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1355th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1946th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3364th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7089th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13917th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Alcide' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alcide"
Pronunciation
/ælˈsiːd/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Alcide is derived from the Greek name Alcidios, which means 'strength' or 'power'. It is often associated with the mythological hero Hercules, whose Roman name was derived from the Greek Heracles.
Meaning
strength, power
Language Evolution
Alcidios (Ancient Greek), Alcide (Modern French/Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Alcide gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in French and Italian cultures, largely due to its association with classical mythology.
Variants & Derivatives
Alcid, Alcides, Alcideus
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Alcide is viewed as a unique and strong name, often associated with noble qualities and heroism.
Famous People
Alcide De Gasperi - Italian statesman, Alcide Cicognara - Italian politician and art historian
Explore More Alcide Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alcide"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alcide"
"Alcide" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1355th of 7545 | 457 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1946th of 6773 | 260 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3364th of 7552 | 111 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7089th of 10718 | 26 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13917th of 23106 | 34 |
Regional Popularity of "Alcide" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
48.51% 669th/1379 |
41.29% 977th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
59.58% 927th/1556 |
49.17% 1157th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
52.16% 1488th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alcide" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alcide"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alcide" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.