Alice is a classic and timeless female given name of English origin, derived from the Germanic 'Adalheidis', which means 'noble' or 'of noble rank'. It has been popular throughout history, notably in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', which has contributed to its enduring appeal. The name is also associated with figures like Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, and Alice Munro, a Canadian short-story writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature. In literature and popular culture, it remains a beloved choice due to its simplicity, familiarity, and historical significance.
The name Allice experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with periods of higher and lower birth counts. The peak years for this name were between 1918 and 1930, with a high of 12 births in 1925. However, it seems that the name's popularity has declined significantly since then, with only five births each in recent years like 2014 and 2017. Overall, there were a total of 194 babies named Allice over this span of time.