Alice Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-iss / /ˈæl.ɪs/Old French; Germanic
Meaning
Noble; of noble birth
Historical & Cultural Background
Alice has roots in Old French and Germanic languages. It became popular in the English-speaking world after the publication of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' in 1865. The name has been associated with nobility and has been used in various royal families throughout history. Its popularity has fluctuated over the years but remains a classic choice.
Trend Summary
Alice has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, ranking among the top 100 names in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alyce
- Alys
International Variants
- Alicia (Spanish)
- Aline (French)
- Alessia (Italian)
Famous people named Alice
Alice Walker is an American author known for her novel 'The Color Purple'.
Alice Munro is a Canadian short story writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013.
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer known for his theatrical performances.
Alice Eve is a British actress known for her roles in films such as 'Star Trek Into Darkness'.
Fictional characters named Alice
Alice is the main character in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', where she explores a fantastical world.
Alice is a character in the video game series 'American McGee's Alice', which presents a darker version of the original story.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alice was first seen in the United States in 1881. Alice has ranked as high as #843 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, North Carolina, District of Columbia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Alice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alice (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 17 |
| 1898 | 12 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 20 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 51 |
| 1926 | 49 |
| 1927 | 43 |
| 1928 | 37 |
| 1929 | 47 |
| 1930 | 51 |
| 1931 | 43 |
| 1932 | 50 |
| 1933 | 40 |
| 1934 | 36 |
| 1935 | 38 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 41 |
| 1938 | 31 |
| 1939 | 31 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 39 |
| 1942 | 34 |
| 1943 | 32 |
| 1944 | 27 |
| 1945 | 25 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |