Declining since 2011, #569 for girls today.
Popularity of Allie since 1880
Babies named Allie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Allie's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,606 | 239 |
| 1890s | 2,339 | 249 |
| 1900s | 2,574 | 202 |
| 1910s | 3,614 | 515 |
| 1920s | 3,580 | 624 |
| 1930s | 1,956 | 370 |
| 1940s | 1,054 | 279 |
| 1950s | 543 | 225 |
| 1960s | 237 | 150 |
| 1970s | 302 | 86 |
| 1980s | 1,514 | 68 |
| 1990s | 5,955 | 58 |
| 2000s | 11,539 | 40 |
| 2010s | 12,590 | 16 |
| 2020s | 3,848 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Allie has been in use since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security data, and saw its peak popularity in 1889. After a long period of decline, the name has been falling again since 2011. Today, it ranks 569th, with a frequency of 1 in 3,038 births. Allie is especially popular in Louisiana, Nebraska, and West Virginia. As a short form of Alison or Alice, it retains a classic feel while being simple and sweet. Its enduring appeal lies in its friendly, approachable sound and its long history as an independent name in the United States.
Allie originated as a pet form of Alison, which itself derives from the Old French name Alis, a diminutive of Adelais (from Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble'). It has been used as an independent given name since the 19th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Allie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Allie” around the world
Where Allie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
15
babies in 2025
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Sibling names for Allie
Names that share Allie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Allie
Names whose popularity has moved with Allie's over the last 50 years.
