Alice is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #49 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Germanic — Noble kind; of noble birth
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UK Rank 2024
#49
US Rank #62
About the Name Alice
Alice is holding steady in the rankings at #49. It reached its peak of #17 in 2016 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries Germanic roots, where it means "Noble kind; of noble birth". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Alice is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #62, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alice
Unlikely. With around 896 UK babies named Alice per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alice in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Alice has held a stable position around #49 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #17 in 2016 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Alice has Germanic origins and means "Noble kind; of noble birth". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Alice include: Alice Weidel — Alice Elisabeth Weidel is a German far-right politician who has been serving as co-chairwoman of the far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party...; Alice Roberts — Alice May Roberts is an English academic, anatomist, archaeologist, TV presenter and author.; Alice of Schaerbeek — Alice of Schaerbeek (or Adelaide or Aleydis) (also known as Alice the Leper) (Dutch: Sint Aleydis, French: Sainte Alix), was a Cistercian lay sister who is....
Alice ranks #62 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
896
UK babies named Alice (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.5
In a school of 600
↓ 22 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alice
Likely around 1 other Alice in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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