MallowbyNames

Arvada

ar-VAH-dah · Meaning is uncertain; possibly a place name of Arapaho origin.

Peak popularity
1933
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Arvada since 1915

Babies named Arvada per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3710192019602000Most births 1933Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s21
1920s31
1930s35
1940s20
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Arvada is a rare given name, first recorded in 1915 in U.S. Social Security data. It reached a peak in 1933, the year it was used most, though it never entered the top 1000 and has remained stable since. The name is almost certainly inspired by the city of Arvada, Colorado, settled in the mid-19th century and possibly named from an Arapaho word. As a personal name, it has seen occasional use but never widespread adoption. Its rarity and place-name origin give it a distinctive, geographic feel.

Arvada is a place name, the city in Colorado, which may derive from an Arapaho word. Its use as a personal name is rare and likely inspired by the place. Occasional records exist from the early 20th century, with a peak in 1933.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Arvada mean?
Arvada is a place name, likely of Arapaho origin, with an uncertain meaning.
How popular is Arvada?
Arvada has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Records show it first appeared in 1915 with a peak in 1933, but it remains very rare.
Is Arvada a boy or girl name?
Arvada is used primarily for girls, based on historical U.S. data.