Archie List

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Archie List — Germanic
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Archie List is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Archie is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Archie or Archy is a given name, almost exclusively masculine, and a diminutive of Archibald, which is derived from the Germanic ercan, meaning "genuine", and bald, meaning "bold." It has been in use as an independent given name in the Anglosphere since the 19th century. It has increased in use in English-speaking countries in the 21st century. The name has traditionally been well-used in the United Kingdom and has also been well-used in Australia and New Zealand. The surname List: Benjamin List (born 1968), German chemist who won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with David MacMillan Friedrich List (1789–1846), German economist George Harold List (1911–2008), American ethnomusicologist, musician and educator Garrett List (1943–2019), American trombonist Guido von List (1848–1919), Austrian/German writer and occultist Helmut List (born 1941), Austrian engineer and philanthropist Herbert List (1903–1975), German photographer John List (1925–2008), American murderer Liesbeth List (1941–2020), Dutch singer Maximilian List (1910–c.1980), German SS concentration camp commanda. Archie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 50K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Archie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Archie

Germanic

Archie or Archy is a given name, almost exclusively masculine, and a diminutive of Archibald, which is derived from the Germanic ercan, meaning "genuine", and bald, meaning "bold." It has been in use as an independent given name in the Anglosphere since the 19th century. It has increased in use in English-speaking countries in the 21st century. The name has traditionally been well-used in the United Kingdom and has also been well-used in Australia and New Zealand.

Surname: List

English

Benjamin List (born 1968), German chemist who won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with David MacMillan Friedrich List (1789–1846), German economist George Harold List (1911–2008), American ethnomusicologist, musician and educator Garrett List (1943–2019), American trombonist Guido von List (1848–1919), Austrian/German writer and occultist Helmut List (born 1941), Austrian engineer and philanthropist Herbert List (1903–1975), German photographer John List (1925–2008), American murderer Liesbeth List (1941–2020), Dutch singer Maximilian List (1910–c.1980), German SS concentration camp commanda.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Archie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 11%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Archie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Archie List:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Archie?
The first name Archie originates from Germanic. Archie or Archy is a given name, almost exclusively masculine, and a diminutive of Archibald, which is derived from the Germanic ercan, meaning "genuine", and bald, meaning "bold." It has been in use as an independent given name in the Anglosphere since the 19th century. It has increased in use in English-speaking countries in the 21st century. The name has traditionally been well-used in the United Kingdom and has also been well-used in Australia and New Zealand.
When was Archie most popular?
The name Archie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname List?
The surname List originates from English. Benjamin List (born 1968), German chemist who won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with David MacMillan Friedrich List (1789–1846), German economist George Harold List (1911–2008), American ethnomusicologist, musician and educator Garrett List (1943–2019), American trombonist Guido von List (1848–1919), Austrian/German writer and occultist Helmut List (born 1941), Austrian engineer and philanthropist Herbert List (1903–1975), German photographer John List (1925–2008), American murderer Liesbeth List (1941–2020), Dutch singer Maximilian List (1910–c.1980), German SS concentration camp commanda.
What are the origins of the name Archie List?
The name Archie List combines two different traditions: the first name Archie has Germanic roots, while the surname List originates from English.
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