Holding steady.
Popularity of Arvell since 1914
Babies named Arvell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arvell is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914. It reached its peak year in 1929, but never broke into the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 1920s, with sporadic but consistent usage. Because it has never been common, no states have recorded enough births to appear in top-states data. Arvell is likely a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by surnames or similar given names like Arvel. Parents drawn to short, vintage-sounding names with a distinctive 'v' may find Arvell appealing for its rarity and straightforward pronunciation.
Arvell appears to be a modern English invention, likely created by blending sounds from names such as Arvel (a Cornish name meaning 'wept over') or Arden (a surname-derived given name). It first emerged in the early 20th century, with its peak usage in 1929, but has remained relatively rare. The name is almost exclusively given to boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arv, Arvy
Variants: Arvel
Sibling names for Arvell
Names that share Arvell's style, for a brother or sister.
