US Popularity:183
Origin:German
Meaning:Noble, exalted
Alice is a classic feminine name of German origin. It acts as a short version of the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning "noble" and "exalted." Popularized by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Alice hit the naming charts at the turn of the 20th century and has remained a beloved contender ever since. An everlasting darling heroine, Alice was also picked as a baby name by Tina Fey in 2005 and Theodore Roosevelt in the 19th century. The name Alice has touched hearts throughout history but now it’s loved enough that parents are straining against societal norms! While Alice is still primarily given to girls, this gorgeous moniker can double up as a boy name, too.

Famous People Named Alice

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Alice
    Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
  • Alice Eve
    TV Actress
  • Alice Krige
    Actress
  • Alice Marble
    Tennis Player
  • Alice Walker
    Novelist, Poet
  • Alice Zenobia Richmond
    Daughter of Tina Fey

How Popular Is The Name Alice?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Alice is currently #102 on The Bump
Girl:Alice is currently #70 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Alice is currently #183 in U.S. births
Girl:Alice is currently #65 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#65
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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