Archie
Boy name · 4,419 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Archie: 4,419 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 246 births in 2022.
Archie began as a Scottish diminutive of Archibald, which comes from the Germanic elements *ercan* (genuine) and *bald* (bold) – so “truly bold.” The name is famously borne by Prince Archie of Sussex, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who brought it back into the international spotlight. In Scotland, it’s also linked to footballer Archie Gemmill, scorer of one of the country’s most iconic World Cup goals in 1978. While no major place shares the name’s exact root, Archie has stood firmly on its own for decades, far outgrowing its nickname status. It also carries a cheerful, boyish charm thanks to the long-running comic strip character Archie Andrews, making it
Boy 44 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2022246 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #8222 babies
- Total births
- 4,419since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y