Holding steady.
Popularity of Arnelle since 1948
Babies named Arnelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arnelle is a rare feminine name that first appeared in United States birth records in 1948, yet it never achieved widespread use. Its peak year was 1995, after which its usage has remained stable but extremely low. The name is thought to be a feminine variant of Arnold, drawing on the Germanic elements for 'eagle' and 'rule'. Because of its rarity, Arnelle has never been recorded as a top name in any state, and its one-in-N birth rate is not calculable due to insufficient data. Parents drawn to uncommon, melodic names may find Arnelle appealing, though its meaning remains uncertain.
Arnelle is likely a feminine variant of the masculine name Arnold, which derives from the Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (rule, power). The name first appeared in the United States in 1948, but its usage has remained extremely rare. It may also be a modern coined formation based on popular suffixes like -elle.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arnie, Nell, Nellie
Sibling names for Arnelle
Names that share Arnelle's style, for a brother or sister.
