How Popular (or Rare) was Alice in 2016?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#17
2016 Rank
2,264
2016 Births
#17
Best Rank (2016)
2,357
Peak Year (1996)
47,640
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 136
Rarity Factor (2016)

📊 The Alice Story

Alice is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #17 in 2016 with 2,264 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 2,357 births ranking #25. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 136 girls born was named Alice. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: French and Germanic  |  Meaning: noble

Alice is a timeless classic meaning noble. It feels bright, intelligent, and beautifully balanced.

The name has been used for centuries across Europe and remains especially beloved in English-speaking countries. Literary history, especially Alice in Wonderland, has only added to its charm.

Did you know?Alice is one of the rare classics that can feel both literary and completely everyday at the same time.
Similar namesAda, Amelia, Alicia, Alma, Annie

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