Alice: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AL-is · 2 syllables
Alice means “noble”, from Germanic.
From Middle English Alice, from Old French Alys, Alice, from Old High German Adalheid, proposed to derive from Proto-Germanic *athalaz (“noble”) + *haiduz (“character”). Doublet of Adelaide.
- Meaning
- noble
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AL-is
- US rank (2025)
- #65
- US babies a year
- about 3,542 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1900
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic, Literary
How popular is Alice?
Alice was the #65 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,547 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1900.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #65 |
| England & Wales | #27 |
| Scotland | #53 |
| Northern Ireland | #39 |
| Ireland | #42 |
| France | #9 |
| Norway | #182 |
| Canada | #8 |
| Australia | #62 |
How old are people named Alice?
Half of US adults named Alice are older than 71; most are between 27 and 90. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Alice
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Alice have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Alice
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Alice
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice means “noble”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Alice?
Alice is pronounced AL-is.
How popular is the name Alice?
Alice was the #65 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,547 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1900.
How old are people named Alice?
Half of US adults named Alice are older than 71. Most are between 27 and 90.