Declining since 2018, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Arcadia since 1919
Babies named Arcadia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 103 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 192 |
| 2020s | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Arcadia is a rare but poetic name drawn directly from the ancient Greek region that became a literary symbol of pastoral perfection. First recorded in U.S. data in 1919, the name remained extremely uncommon for decades. Its popularity saw a modest increase in the 2010s, reaching a peak rank of 5,917 in 2018. Since then, usage has been falling, but the name still carries a strong association with nature, art, and mythology. It is almost exclusively given to girls, with no recorded top states, indicating its nationwide but very sparse use. Parents drawn to Arcadia often appreciate its lyrical sound and its connection to an idealized, peaceful world.
Arcadia is a place name from ancient Greece, specifically a mountainous region in the Peloponnese. In Greek mythology and later pastoral poetry, Arcadia was idealized as a land of rustic simplicity and harmony with nature. The name was adopted as a given name in the English-speaking world, likely inspired by the literary and artistic tradition of Arcadia as a utopian landscape.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arca, Cadie, Cady
Sibling names for Arcadia
Names that share Arcadia's style, for a brother or sister.
