Alice
A Old French and Germanic name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Alice in Australia
2024 #62→2025 #60Up 2 places
Alice ranks 60th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 37th in 2016. Since first appearing at 87th in 2008, it has moved up 27 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 2 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #60 |
| 2024 | #62 |
| 2023 | #55 |
| 2022 | #67 |
| 2021 | #56 |
| 2020 | #46 |
| 2019 | #47 |
| 2018 | #43 |
| 2017 | #39 |
| 2016 | #37 |
| 2015 | #49 |
| 2014 | #50 |
| 2013 | #56 |
| 2012 | #75 |
| 2011 | #61 |
| 2010 | #61 |
| 2009 | #71 |
| 2008 | #87 |
Meaning
The name Alice is commonly linked to noble, exalted.
In a nutshellAlice means “noble, exalted”.
Origin
Alice is usually described as an Old French and Germanic.
Origin in briefOld French and Germanic
Quick answers
Questions about Alice
Is Alice a popular name in Australia?
Alice ranked #60 for baby girls in Australia in 2025.
Is Alice becoming more popular?
Yes. Alice moved from #62 in 2024 to #60 in 2025, a rise of 2 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #87 in 2008 to #60 in 2025.
Is Alice a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Alice appears as a baby girl name.
What does Alice mean?
Alice is most commonly linked to noble, exalted.
What is the origin of Alice?
Alice is usually described as an Old French and Germanic.
Is Alice short for anything?
Alice is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Ali, Allie or Ally.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20