Alfie is an extremely popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4 in 2010 with 5,478 recorded births. This places Alfie in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Very Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 5,566 births ranking #6. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,372.6%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 63 boys born was named Alfie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Alfie is usually a short form of Alfred, so it inherits the meaning "elf counsel" or "wise counsel". It feels cheerful and vintage, which has helped it become a favourite in modern Britain.
Once mainly a nickname, Alfie is now regularly used as a full given name. Its recent popularity reflects the revival of softer, old-fashioned boys' names in the UK.