Allie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Allie originates from Old English as a diminutive of Alice, which means 'noble kind'. The name has evolved through various forms including Aalis and Adelais. It is characterized by its friendly and approachable nature and has no biblical relevance. Allie became popular as a standalone name in the late 20th century and is associated with a youthful image.
The name Allie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Allie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Allie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 742nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1165th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1676th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3080th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6030th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11832nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 290th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 531st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1402nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2767th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 657th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 276th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 340th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Allie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Allie"
Pronunciation
/ˈæli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Allie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Alice, which itself comes from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind' or 'of noble birth'.
Meaning
noble kind
Language Evolution
Aalis (Old French), Adelais (Old German), Alice (English)
Historical Usage
Allie gained popularity in the late 20th century as a standalone name and diminutive, often used for both girls and boys.
Variants & Derivatives
Allison, Aly, Ally
Modern Popularity & Image
Allie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with youthfulness and warmth.
Famous People
Allie Brosh, Allie Haze, Allie LaForce
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Allie"
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 "Allie"
"Allie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 742nd of 7545 | 1,223 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1165th of 6773 | 626 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1676th of 7552 | 415 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3080th of 10718 | 174 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6030th of 16616 | 104 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11832nd of 24088 | 59 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 290th of 9107 | 8,957 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 531st of 9204 | 3,186 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1402nd of 12526 | 1,042 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2767th of 19264 | 425 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 657th of 27321 | 4,952 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 276th of 35406 | 18,784 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 340th of 30306 | 11,132 |
Regional Popularity of "Allie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
25.27% 598th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
46.96% 1105th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
66.14% 1887th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
63.95% 4677th/7313 |
- |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Allie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.68% 661st/1416 |
- |
7.95% 188th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
66.95% 1035th/1546 |
- |
14.28% 336th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
32.77% 935th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
73.56% 2588th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.93% 550th/3685 |
21.54% 964th/4475 |
10.59% 550th/5194 |
13.93% 880th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.30% 243rd/4582 |
8.85% 457th/5164 |
2.75% 201st/7313 |
5.37% 401st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.73% 348th/3984 |
11.83% 531st/4487 |
3.74% 255th/6822 |
7.11% 446th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Allie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Allie" 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.