Allie Girl

Popularity: #488 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AL-ee //ˈæli//

Origin: English; diminutive of Alexander

Meaning: Defender of men; helper

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Allie is derived from the name Alexander, which has its roots in the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of the people." The etymology can be traced back to the ancient Greek elements "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "aner," meaning "man." This name was popularized in the Hellenistic period, particularly through the historical figure of Alexander the Great, who reigned from 336 to 323 BCE and became known for his expansive conquests and influence across the ancient world. The name Alexander was subsequently adopted into Latin as Alexander, which then made its way into Old French as Alix and later into English as Alexander.

Throughout history, the name Alexander has been borne by numerous notable figures, including several saints, kings, and military leaders. One of the most significant early references is Saint Alexander of Alexandria, who served as a bishop in the early 4th century and was noted for his role in the Arian controversy.

The name's prominence continued through the Middle Ages, where it was frequently used among European royalty, further solidifying its status in various cultures. Allie, as a diminutive form of Alexander, emerged as a more informal and affectionate variant.

The use of diminutives in names is a common linguistic practice, often reflecting familiarity or endearment. In various cultures, names derived from Alexander have been associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and protection, which have contributed to their enduring appeal.

The name Allie, while less formal than its root, carries with it the historical weight and cultural significance of its origins, embodying a legacy that spans centuries.

Famous people named Allie

In this section, you will find notable people named Allie. 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 Allie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Allie Brosh is an author and illustrator best known for Hyperbole and a Half and Solutions and Other Problems.

Allie LaForce is a sports reporter and television personality best known for her work with Turner Sports and CBS Sports.

Allie X is a singer and songwriter best known for her songs Paper Love, Cleo, and Catch.

Allie Haze is an actress best known for her roles in various films and series in the entertainment industry.

Fictional characters named Allie

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Allie is a fictional character from the novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower. She is a close friend of the protagonist, Charlie, and plays a significant role in his journey of self-discovery.

Sibling suggestions

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

AlexEliSamMaxLeoBen

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Allie. 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.

AidenAsherOwenEthanCalebLiamNoahIsaac

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Allie has ranked as high as #412 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and California.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Allie 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 Allie 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 Allie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 529 0 529
2024 548 0 548
2023 604 0 604
2022 678 0 678
2021 774 0 774
2020 715 0 715
2019 868 0 868
2018 910 0 910
2017 993 0 993
2016 1,046 0 1,046
2015 1,270 6 1,264
2014 1,281 0 1,281
2013 1,463 0 1,463
2012 1,555 5 1,550
2011 1,583 5 1,578
2010 1,637 0 1,637
2009 1,407 0 1,407
2008 1,471 7 1,464
2007 1,488 0 1,488
2006 1,515 5 1,510
2005 1,288 7 1,281
2004 1,115 9 1,106
2003 972 0 972
2002 800 0 800
2001 784 7 777
2000 739 5 734
1999 845 0 845
1998 981 9 972
1997 664 0 664
1996 581 0 581
1995 569 0 569
1994 573 7 566
1993 538 11 527
1992 427 8 419
1991 424 13 411
1990 411 10 401
1989 375 0 375
1988 285 10 275
1987 276 7 269
1986 231 5 226
1985 141 8 133
1984 79 0 79
1983 51 7 44
1982 40 6 34
1981 54 11 43
1980 50 14 36
1979 38 5 33
1978 45 12 33
1977 55 6 49
1976 34 6 28
1975 37 6 31
1974 37 7 30
1973 28 8 20
1972 43 15 28
1971 38 10 28
1970 33 11 22
1969 30 16 14
1968 30 13 17
1967 32 13 19
1966 37 13 24
1965 32 19 13
1964 46 18 28
1963 32 6 26
1962 44 20 24
1961 55 13 42
1960 49 19 30
1959 58 13 45
1958 54 15 39
1957 62 18 44
1956 67 16 51
1955 94 27 67
1954 86 29 57
1953 79 33 46
1952 75 27 48
1951 78 22 56
1950 115 25 90
1949 95 19 76
1948 120 26 94
1947 123 32 91
1946 125 37 88
1945 88 18 70
1944 125 22 103
1943 157 26 131
1942 154 31 123
1941 162 31 131
1940 184 37 147
1939 170 28 142
1938 184 32 152
1937 189 29 160
1936 205 27 178
1935 245 35 210
1934 232 32 200
1933 276 47 229
1932 263 47 216
1931 250 50 200
1930 312 43 269
1929 280 45 235
1928 336 46 290
1927 392 62 330
1926 381 53 328
1925 431 73 358
1924 467 71 396
1923 483 81 402
1922 456 56 400
1921 489 61 428
1920 489 76 413
1919 496 56 440
1918 499 72 427
1917 484 64 420
1916 506 63 443
1915 498 69 429
1914 416 66 350
1913 331 38 293
1912 353 31 322
1911 287 34 253
1910 259 22 237
1909 291 19 272
1908 264 19 245
1907 283 18 265
1906 248 23 225
1905 315 17 298
1904 275 14 261
1903 265 18 247
1902 290 29 261
1901 232 18 214
1900 313 27 286
1899 234 15 219
1898 298 27 271
1897 284 19 265
1896 252 31 221
1895 285 33 252
1894 254 22 232
1893 240 26 214
1892 273 29 244
1891 217 25 192
1890 251 22 229
1889 248 12 236
1888 261 38 223
1887 203 20 183
1886 199 21 178
1885 195 19 176
1884 174 26 148
1883 170 24 146
1882 140 27 113
1881 119 21 98
1880 136 31 105

Top States for Allie (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 64
12%
CA 41
8%
FL 35
7%
NC 34
7%
GA 23
4%
KY 21
4%
LA 21
4%
OH 18
3%
TN 17
3%
NY 17
3%
AL 15
3%
MO 15
3%
VA 14
3%
PA 13
2%
MS 12
2%
IN 12
2%
UT 12
2%
IL 11
2%
SC 11
2%
MI 10
2%
MN 10
2%
AZ 9
2%
WA 9
2%
ID 9
2%
KS 8
2%
CO 8
2%
OR 8
2%
WI 8
2%
AR 7
1%
MD 7
1%
OK 7
1%
WV 6
1%
NJ 6
1%
SD 5
1%