Alice
Alice first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1921, when 11,955 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,547.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alice popular?
Rising Alice has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 20,743 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,636 | |
| 2000s | 8,271 | |
| 1990s | 6,466 | |
| 1980s | 7,330 | |
| 1970s | 11,132 | |
| 1960s | 26,954 | |
| 1950s | 52,074 | |
| 1940s | 72,392 | |
| 1930s | 78,968 | |
| 1920s | 110,526 | |
| 1910s | 85,866 | |
| 1900s | 35,232 | |
| 1890s | 24,415 | |
| 1880s | 17,142 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Alice mean?
Alice comes from the Old French Aalis, a short form of Adelais (Adelaide), from Germanic elements meaning “noble.” Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland fixed it in the imagination.
Nicknames for Alice
- Ally
- Allie
- Elsie
Variants & spellings
- Alyce
- Alix
- Alissa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice means Noble. Alice comes from the Old French Aalis, a short form of Adelais (Adelaide), from Germanic elements meaning “noble.” Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland fixed it in the imagination.
What is the origin of the name Alice?
Alice is of Germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Alice?
Alice is pronounced “AL-iss.”
Is Alice a boy or a girl name?
Alice is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Alice a popular name right now?
Alice has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Alice?
In 2025, Alice ranked #65 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alice most popular?
Alice was most popular in 1921, when about 11,955 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Alice?
Common nicknames for Alice include Ally, Allie, Elsie.
What names are similar to Alice?
Names similar to Alice include Adeline, Ada, Clara, Eloise.
What names go well with Alice?
Germanic names that pair well with Alice include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Amelia.