Alice Girl

Popularity: #64 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AL-iss //ˈæl.ɪs//

Origin: Old French; Germanic

Meaning: Noble; of noble birth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alice has its roots in the Old French name Aalis, which is a diminutive form of the name Adelais, itself derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis. The components of Adalheidis are 'adal,' meaning 'noble,' and 'heid,' meaning 'kind' or 'type.' This etymological journey traces back to the early medieval period, with the name entering the English language through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

The transition from Adelais to Aalis to Alice reflects the phonetic and spelling changes that occurred as the name was adopted into English vernacular. Historically, the name Alice gained prominence through various notable figures and literary works.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England is found in the 12th century, with Alice de Lacy, a prominent noblewoman. The name's significance was further cemented in the 19th century with the publication of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" in 1865, which introduced the character of Alice to a wider audience and contributed to the name's cultural resonance.

Additionally, the name appears in various forms in medieval literature and was borne by several saints, enhancing its historical depth. Culturally, Alice has been associated with themes of curiosity, adventure, and the exploration of identity, largely influenced by Carroll's work.

The character of Alice is often seen as a symbol of innocence and the quest for knowledge, which has allowed the name to endure through generations. The diminutive form 'Ally' has also emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or informal usage, though the name Alice itself remains the more recognized form.

Overall, the name carries a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans centuries, reflecting its noble origins and literary significance.

Famous people named Alice

In this section, you will find notable people named Alice. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alice who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alice who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Alice Walker is an author best known for The Color Purple, Possessing the Secret of Joy, and In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens.

Alice Cooper is a rock singer best known for his theatrical stage presence and hits like School's Out, Poison, and No More Mr. Nice Guy.

Alice Munro is a writer best known for her short stories and collections such as Dance of the Happy Shades, Dear Life, and Runaway.

Alice Eve is an actress best known for Star Trek Into Darkness, She's Out of My League, and The Raven.

Alice Paul is a women's rights activist best known for her role in the women's suffrage movement and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Fictional characters named Alice

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Alice is a fictional character from the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. She is a curious girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world filled with peculiar creatures and adventures.

Alice is a fictional character from the animated film Alice in Wonderland. She is a young girl who embarks on a whimsical journey through a surreal landscape after following a White Rabbit.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alice, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EmmaClaraLucyCharlotteGraceSophia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alice. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmeliaLilaMabelEllaNoraCeciliaJulietIsla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alice was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Alice has ranked as high as #31 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Alice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alice is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alice.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,547 0 3,547
2024 3,537 6 3,531
2023 3,349 0 3,349
2022 3,518 7 3,511
2021 3,509 0 3,509
2020 3,296 0 3,296
2019 3,557 5 3,552
2018 3,672 5 3,667
2017 3,826 0 3,826
2016 3,692 0 3,692
2015 3,431 5 3,426
2014 3,060 5 3,055
2013 2,940 0 2,940
2012 2,508 5 2,503
2011 2,195 0 2,195
2010 1,780 0 1,780
2009 1,276 0 1,276
2008 1,025 0 1,025
2007 952 0 952
2006 847 0 847
2005 756 0 756
2004 756 0 756
2003 700 0 700
2002 657 0 657
2001 633 0 633
2000 669 0 669
1999 652 0 652
1998 597 0 597
1997 578 0 578
1996 593 0 593
1995 580 0 580
1994 596 0 596
1993 690 6 684
1992 688 0 688
1991 725 0 725
1990 773 0 773
1989 756 14 742
1988 825 5 820
1987 770 0 770
1986 712 0 712
1985 676 8 668
1984 687 0 687
1983 704 6 698
1982 756 7 749
1981 746 0 746
1980 738 0 738
1979 790 10 780
1978 798 8 790
1977 858 0 858
1976 960 5 955
1975 1,060 5 1,055
1974 1,193 12 1,181
1973 1,187 0 1,187
1972 1,205 7 1,198
1971 1,512 5 1,507
1970 1,621 0 1,621
1969 1,722 7 1,715
1968 1,738 7 1,731
1967 1,933 5 1,928
1966 2,229 8 2,221
1965 2,578 14 2,564
1964 2,850 8 2,842
1963 3,079 12 3,067
1962 3,260 11 3,249
1961 3,597 11 3,586
1960 4,063 12 4,051
1959 4,174 12 4,162
1958 4,143 19 4,124
1957 4,453 21 4,432
1956 4,687 7 4,680
1955 5,090 11 5,079
1954 5,281 10 5,271
1953 5,764 24 5,740
1952 5,927 19 5,908
1951 6,334 19 6,315
1950 6,377 14 6,363
1949 6,673 13 6,660
1948 6,997 16 6,981
1947 7,870 21 7,849
1946 7,381 18 7,363
1945 6,384 25 6,359
1944 7,129 27 7,102
1943 7,680 32 7,648
1942 7,416 34 7,382
1941 7,484 39 7,445
1940 7,637 34 7,603
1939 7,396 31 7,365
1938 7,521 31 7,490
1937 7,161 41 7,120
1936 7,238 37 7,201
1935 7,481 38 7,443
1934 7,820 36 7,784
1933 7,737 40 7,697
1932 8,587 50 8,537
1931 8,858 43 8,815
1930 9,567 51 9,516
1929 9,527 47 9,480
1928 10,176 37 10,139
1927 10,722 43 10,679
1926 11,005 49 10,956
1925 11,627 51 11,576
1924 11,576 39 11,537
1923 11,358 27 11,331
1922 11,306 29 11,277
1921 11,990 35 11,955
1920 11,624 28 11,596
1919 11,169 28 11,141
1918 11,624 34 11,590
1917 11,015 25 10,990
1916 10,749 30 10,719
1915 10,552 27 10,525
1914 8,228 30 8,198
1913 6,958 24 6,934
1912 6,308 23 6,285
1911 4,828 15 4,813
1910 4,686 15 4,671
1909 4,185 15 4,170
1908 4,281 11 4,270
1907 4,121 14 4,107
1906 4,212 20 4,192
1905 3,625 15 3,610
1904 3,140 9 3,131
1903 3,005 9 2,996
1902 3,147 12 3,135
1901 2,572 10 2,562
1900 3,067 8 3,059
1899 2,530 7 2,523
1898 2,858 12 2,846
1897 2,448 17 2,431
1896 2,664 13 2,651
1895 2,465 8 2,457
1894 2,419 5 2,414
1893 2,445 11 2,434
1892 2,381 8 2,373
1891 2,024 9 2,015
1890 2,281 10 2,271
1889 2,154 9 2,145
1888 2,207 5 2,202
1887 1,829 10 1,819
1886 1,821 10 1,811
1885 1,690 9 1,681
1884 1,732 0 1,732
1883 1,494 6 1,488
1882 1,542 0 1,542
1881 1,315 7 1,308
1880 1,414 0 1,414

Top States for Alice (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 353
10%
CA 352
10%
FL 291
8%
NY 160
5%
OH 127
4%
PA 112
3%
TN 107
3%
MA 104
3%
IL 102
3%
NC 101
3%
VA 98
3%
GA 96
3%
MI 95
3%
WA 92
3%
UT 86
2%
NJ 81
2%
IN 76
2%
CO 71
2%
MN 68
2%
AZ 66
2%
MO 62
2%
LA 59
2%
AL 58
2%
MD 57
2%
OK 52
1%
WI 50
1%
SC 49
1%
OR 47
1%
CT 43
1%
KS 37
1%
NV 35
1%
AR 34
1%
KY 31
1%
MS 25
1%
NE 24
1%
ID 24
1%
NH 23
1%
ME 22
1%
IA 19
1%
NM 17
0%
DC 17
0%
ND 15
0%
MT 15
0%
WV 14
0%
VT 10
0%
RI 9
0%
AK 9
0%
DE 8
0%
HI 7
0%
SD 5
0%
WY 5
0%