Holding steady.
Popularity of Alcide since 1880
Babies named Alcide per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alcide's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 55 |
| 1890s | 43 |
| 1900s | 48 |
| 1910s | 220 |
| 1920s | 248 |
| 1930s | 132 |
| 1940s | 114 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Alcide is a rare masculine name with French and Greek roots, derived from the Greek Alkides, an epithet of the hero Heracles. Historically, it saw modest use in the late 19th century, with its peak year in 1886, and has since become extremely uncommon. The name has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000, and recent data shows a stable but minimal trajectory with no significant revival. While not associated with any particular U.S. states, its French heritage connects it to regions like Louisiana, where French names were more common. The name's obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with classical mythology ties.
Alcide is a French form of the Greek name Alkides, which is associated with the hero Heracles (Hercules) as a patronymic meaning 'descendant of Alkaios'. In French, it became established as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in Louisiana and other Francophone regions, though its usage has been sparse in the modern era.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Alcides
Sibling names for Alcide
Names that share Alcide's style, for a brother or sister.
