A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Alie since 1906
Babies named Alie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alie's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 33 | 17 |
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 12 |
| 1980s | 55 | 0 |
| 1990s | 105 | 5 |
| 2000s | 180 | 26 |
| 2010s | 123 | 18 |
| 2020s | 22 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Alie is a rarely used name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1906, its peak year, after which it fell into obscurity. In recent years, it has seen a slight resurgence, particularly since 2022, though it remains outside the top 1,000. With no top states and a low one-in-N rate, Alie is one of the more uncommon names derived from the Alison family. Its popularity trajectory shows a recent uptick, suggesting a possible revival as parents rediscover vintage-sounding names. The name's simplicity and softness appeal to those seeking a gentle, old-fashioned choice without widespread use.
Alie is likely a diminutive or variant spelling of names like Alison or Alice, common in English-speaking countries. As a standalone name, it has been in infrequent use since the early 20th century, often as a nickname or a soft, feminine name. Its rarity and variable origins make a definitive etymology elusive.
“Alie” around the world
Where Alie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Alie
Names that share Alie's style, for a brother or sister.
