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Allie is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Alison, Alexandra and other names beginning with the same sound. After a 34-year absence from the American top 1000 chart this name began growing in popularity after the premiere of the sitcom Kate and Allie in 1984." It ranked #569 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Alison, Alexandra and other names beginning with the same sound. After a 34-year absence from the American top 1000 chart this name began growing in popularity after the premiere of the sitcom Kate and Allie in 1984. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Allie ranked #569 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #569 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Allie mean?
Behind the Name does not give Allie a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Alison, Alexandra and other names beginning with the same sound.
Is Allie a popular name?
Allie ranked #569 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Allie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Allie appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Allie — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
