Alice
Meaning: Noble; of noble kind
Origin: Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #3
Total births: 18,161
History: Alice surged in Sweden in the 2010s, becoming one of the top names. Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland is beloved in Swedish translation. Swedish Princess Estelle's full name includes Alice-like names. The name carries intellectual curiosity — Alice goes down the rabbit hole, asks questions, challenges the mad world. In education-focused Sweden, that spirit resonates.
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Every number here comes directly from Sweden’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2022) | #4 |
| Babies named Alice in 2022 | 539 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 18,161 |
| Peak year | 2011 (966 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1998–2022 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 3 spots |
Frequently asked about Alice
What does the name Alice mean?
Alice means “Noble; of noble kind” from Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort) roots.
What is the origin of the name Alice?
Alice has Old French Aalis, from Germanic Adalheidis — from adal (noble) + heid (kind, sort) origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble; of noble kind”.
How popular is Alice in Sweden?
Alice ranked #4 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 539 babies that year.
When was Alice most popular?
Alice peaked in 2011 with 966 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Alice a boy or girl name?
Alice is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Alices in registered births are female.
How long has Alice been recorded in Sweden?
Alice appears in birth records in Sweden across 25 years — from 1998 through 2022.