Alphee
A French/Greek masculine name meaning "wise" or "to reproduce".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Alphee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Alphee today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alphee births was 1923 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alphee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alphee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1923
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#3,830
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Alphee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alphee from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alphee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alphee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alphee
The given name Alphee has its origins in the Greek language, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "alphos," which means "white" or "bright." The name's earliest known usage can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was a popular name among Greek families.
In ancient Greek mythology, Alphee was the name of a nymph who was one of the companions of the goddess Artemis. This association with a mythological figure likely contributed to the name's enduring popularity throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Alphee was a Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. Known as Alphee of Constantinople, he was renowned for his writings on logic and metaphysics, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 12th century, Alphee de Brindisi was a prominent Italian monk and theologian. Born in Brindisi, he played a significant role in the spread of Christianity throughout southern Italy and is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church.
During the Renaissance period, Alphee Vénéziano was an Italian painter and sculptor who worked in Venice during the 16th century. His works, which showcased the vibrant colors and artistic styles of the Venetian Renaissance, can still be admired in various museums and galleries across Italy.
In the realm of literature, Alphee Lapertot was a French poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him recognition among the literary circles of his time.
Another notable figure with the name Alphee was Alphee Dubois, a French botanist and naturalist who lived in the 18th century. His extensive research and contributions to the field of plant taxonomy earned him a place among the pioneering scientists of his era.
While the name Alphee has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the rich tapestry of human diversity and the enduring appeal of this name.
People
Alphee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alphee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alphee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alphee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alphee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Alphee a common name?
We classify Alphee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alphee most popular?
The single biggest year for Alphee was 1923, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alphee is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alphee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alphee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alphee in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alphee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alphee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alphee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Alphee?
See how many Americans are named Alphee on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.