Holding steady.
Popularity of Arbie since 1890
Babies named Arbie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arbie's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 | 0 |
| 1900s | 7 | 13 |
| 1910s | 39 | 86 |
| 1920s | 42 | 141 |
| 1930s | 26 | 103 |
| 1940s | 0 | 68 |
| 1950s | 10 | 67 |
| 1960s | 0 | 30 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arbie is a rare unisex name in the United States, first recorded in 1904. It has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings and remains an uncommon choice. Its peak year of recorded use was 1904, and its trajectory has been stable, with negligible fluctuation over the decades. The name is thought to be a diminutive or variant of other names beginning with Ar-, such as Arthur or Archer. While it has never been associated with a particular state or region, its dated sound may appeal to parents seeking a vintage nickname-style name. Due to its scarcity, Arbie has no known famous bearers and little documented cultural presence.
Arbie is a modern coinage, likely arising as a diminutive or pet form of names such as Arthur, Archer, or Arden. Its first recorded use in the United States dates to 1904, though it has never achieved widespread popularity. The name may also have been influenced by the word 'arbor' or the surname Arbie.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Arby
Sibling names for Arbie
Names that share Arbie's style, for a brother or sister.
