Archie is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #11193 in 2020 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 8 births ranking #11193. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 201,939 girls born was named Archie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Archie is usually a short form of Archibald, so it carries the inherited sense of boldness linked with that older Germanic name. Its friendly sound has helped it become a full given name in its own right.
Archie spent many years as a nickname before becoming a stand-alone favourite, especially in Britain. Its success is part of the wider return of vintage, informal boys' names.