Alfie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2056 in 2025 with 72 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 74 births ranking #2038. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 23,723 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.